As national butterfly numbers tumble, UNC biologist says citizen-science can help
The decline is concerning because butterflies are important pollinators for the state’s crops and a vital food source for birds.
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Triad Researchers Use Lasers To Count Dwindling Monarch Butterfly Populations
Monarch butterfly sightings are being reported across the Piedmont. It's one stop along the way in their journey from as far north as Canada to Mexico.
Can Planting More Milkweed Save Monarch Butterflies? It's Complicated
Conservationists have long blamed farmers' use of pesticides for decimating the milkweed that monarch caterpillars like to eat. But scientists say simply planting more milkweed isn't the answer.