Tag: Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus)

Monarch On Morning Glory

September 4, 2026

Last year about this time I wrote about Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus), and not seeing many at all. Same this year, though I did see a Monarch caterpillar on some of the Common Milkweed just a few days ago. That one delightful find, and I’ve seen just a few other adults.

The Monarch in this picture is getting nectar from Purple Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) which is considered a non-native, naturalized, invasive plant here in Virginia.

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Monarch

September 5, 2025

I’ve only seen a few Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) this summer. This one is enjoying the nectar of Purple Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea), which is growing like crazy up here along the trails and roadside. I suspect that the proliferation of the Morning Glories is because of the significant amount of rain we had earlier this summer.

I have various species of Milkweed (Asclepias) to tempt the Monarchs to come and lay their eggs. Now in late summer I have many flowers that I know should entice them. Not much luck though. Maybe next summer there will be more. I have my fingers crossed.

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