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Sure happy to see them - Seems like they are in a short supply - ? Why ?



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Sep 24, 2016 at 09:05 AM
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Two main reasons: deforestation in Mexico, and the growth of herbicide-based agriculture destroying the crucial milkweed flora.

Nice shot, BTW. I like how the flower surrounds the butterfly.
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Sep 24, 2016 at 09:26 AM
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Lovely shot Paul. I see you have the Mexican sunflower

Yep, GMO's crops modified to stand the use of more pesticides /herbicides has helped kill off the host plant, milkweed. Of course there are varying opinions on this being one of the causes. You also have more fields being planted with soy and corn for use as ethanol thereby reducing the amount of milkweed.

In addition they think that several years of drought in Texas made it difficult for the Monarchs to find food on their migratory route. Also the illegal logging causing deforestation in Mexico.

Lots of unintended consequences at the hand of man combined with mother nature.

Birdie




Sep 24, 2016 at 06:35 PM
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Thanks
If they stayed in the area close to me they should have lots of milkweed - It is planted in all of the parks, and they even are asking people to help harvest the pods for seeds - I found one yesterday that has something on her wing - Will post picture later -
Thanks again -
Paul



Sep 25, 2016 at 06:53 AM
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Very nice Paul,

The unfortunate reality is that we are selfish

Morris



Sep 25, 2016 at 09:22 AM
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Extra nice Paul. Lovely comp with the flower circling the b'fly ~ Ron


Sep 25, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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Hi, and thanks -
Paul



Sep 27, 2016 at 06:13 AM





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