Press play above and follow the episode timelineThe monarch butterfly isn't the only butterfly that uses Asclepias plants as their host. Queen butterflies and Soldier butterflies are a common sight in tropical regions like Mexico and central America.
The summer is the slow season for milkweed butterflies in Mexico. Due the the heat and it's drying effect on the milkweed in the area I did not see any milkweed butterflies during my visit. December and January are the rainy season in Mazatlan Mexico. During the wet time of year in the winter months the milkweed that was dry and dormant thru the summer comes back to life and grows with vigor.
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"If it's good for the butterflies, it's good for me" -Brad G. |
Host: Brad Grimm
Location: Paco's Reserva de Flora y Fauna
Intro Music: sunny - Bensound.com
Outro Music: acusticbreeze - Bensound.com
Location: Paco's Reserva de Flora y Fauna
Intro Music: sunny - Bensound.com
Outro Music: acusticbreeze - Bensound.com