By Melissa Segrest
Green Right Now
Monarch butterflies can be found in every continental state in America. Seven states have even named the monarch their “state insect,” according to the Environmental Defense Fund.
That’s good news for those who would like to create a backyard space to attract monarchs as they make their way north or south for their long annual migrations.
The first step is a to do a little research to learn what monarchs and other butterflies are fluttering around your community. Books can provide information, but lepidopterists (people who collect and study butterflies and moths) or butterfly organizations in your area also will have details.
