Discussing Monarch Butterfly Status, Conservation, and Research With Bayer Scientists
Sponsored post: The monarch butterfly's status as an icon for pollinators and other beneficial insects is uncontested, but its population levels have been declining in recent decades. In this Q&A, scientists at Bayer share how their work in monarch butterfly conservation and pollinator protection reflects Bayer's commitment to sustainability and biodiversity.
New Citizen-Science Project Explores Little-Known Behavior in Monarch Butterflies
Think you know monarch butterflies? Think again! A gardener's observation has spurred a new study examining how and when monarchs feed on plants rich in compounds known as pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Surprisingly little is known about the behavior, and researchers are asking citizen scientists for help to learn more.
Deep Tracks Only: Radio Telemetry Blazes a Path for Monarch Habitat Restoration
Tracking monarch butterfly movements by tagging them with tiny radio transmitters reveals flight patterns that may help researchers align habitat restoration with the natural behaviors of this iconic butterfly.
A Look at the Science of Insect Conservation
As human-driven changes to ecosystems drive insect declines on both local and perhaps global scales, entomologists and ecologists are hard at work building the research-based foundations necessary for managed insect-conservation efforts.