Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it’s carried out
- Written by William E. Snyder, Professor of Entomology, University of Georgia
Monarch caterpillars and a mature butterfly.NCTC Creative Imagery/USFWS/FlickrMonarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state except Alaska, so nearly everyone has seen a monarch flutter by on a...