Earlier this year, migratory monarch butterflies were officially classified as endangered, and like many species, loss of habitat is one of the main culprits. Keep an eye out for them as they migrate south for the warmer weather during the end of September to early October. Read all about monarch butterflies and many other plants, animals, and insects in The Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest! P.S. If you are looking for a way to help monarchs, mark your calendars for March to plant some milkweed and other plants monarchs love. . . . 📸 Photo: "Monarch Butterfly on New England Aster" by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. #MonarchButterfly #InsectOfInstagram #bookstagram #WildlifeWednesday #WildlifeGuide