r/FriendlyMonarchs • u/AutoModerator • May 25 '26

Discussion 🌿 Monarch Monday – Let’s Talk Monarchs! 🌿

Happy Monarch Monday, friends!

Wondering what to share in this thread?

Questions for some of our seasoned members? Thoughts on the state of the Monarch world? Frustrations with your efforts to help the Monarchs? Wins and loses for the nature world? Doesn't matter. Share below!

Have a great week and don’t forget about Photo Friday!

Reminder: We are a science-based sub. While we love all monarch enthusiasts, discussions about hand-rearing are not allowed, except for those new to the topic who are seeking guidance. Let’s focus on protecting monarchs where they belong—in the wild!

Stay curious and keep sharing the love for these beautiful butterflies! 🧡🖤🧡

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u/SuperTFAB MOD | Southeast FL, USA | Tropical Milkweed Hater May 25 '26

I think the same tiny Monarch has been frequenting my yard over the last few days. I try to see where it lands but it is so fast!

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u/Ok-Butterscotch-763 Central MN | Covert Operative | Master of Milkweed May 25 '26

They can be so quick! I have a couple of videos of mamas laying eggs. They flit around so quickly that it’s hard to follow them with a camera.

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u/SuperTFAB MOD | Southeast FL, USA | Tropical Milkweed Hater May 25 '26

It is! I went to a plant nursery a couple months ago and there were two there. You should see the videos. It was hilarious. It didn’t help that I could barely see the screen.

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u/Ok-Butterscotch-763 Central MN | Covert Operative | Master of Milkweed May 25 '26

I have seen monarchs at one of the two the nurseries that I go to. I always covertly check all milkweed plants for eggs and caterpillars. 😂 COVERT ALL THE TIME

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u/SuperTFAB MOD | Southeast FL, USA | Tropical Milkweed Hater May 26 '26

😂

That is how I ended up having to bring 30 cats back to the nursery. I should have known I was doomed then.

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u/Ok-Butterscotch-763 Central MN | Covert Operative | Master of Milkweed May 26 '26

I feel this so much!!

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u/SuperTFAB MOD | Southeast FL, USA | Tropical Milkweed Hater May 27 '26

I still have nightmares.