Monarch butterfly migration is the phenomenon, mainly across North America, where the monarch subspecies Danaus plexippus plexippus migrates each autumn to overwintering sites near the …

The monarch is the only butterfly known to make a two-way migration as birds do. Unlike other butterflies that can overwinter as larvae, pupae, or even as adults in some species, monarchs …

Monarchs east of the Rockies migrate each year to the Transvolcanic mountains of central Mexico. Millions and millions of butterflies from the central and eastern Canadian provinces …

Nov 23, 2025 · Each autumn, monarchs journey to overwintering locations along the West Coast of California or in the mountainous regions of Central Mexico, making this migration one of the …

Mar 19, 2025 · This article explores the monarch butterfly migration pattern map, monarch butterfly migration route map, and ways to track monarch butterfly migration throughout the year.

Dec 1, 2025 · Monarch butterflies are known for their incredible migratory journey. Each year, they travel thousands of miles from their breeding grounds in the northern United States and …

We hope you enjoy this interactive map which shows the amazing migrations of monarch butterflies. You can see where they fly, the urgent threats they are facing, and how your …

Each fall, North American monarchs travel from their summer breeding grounds to overwintering locations. East of the Rocky Mountains, monarchs travel up to an astonishing 3,000 miles to …

Monarchs, once common throughout the United States, undertake a spectacular multi-generational migration of thousands of miles between their northern breeding areas and …

Washington State is usually the final destination for the majority of western monarchs migrating north in spring. A few make it into British Columbia by up to 100 miles but many make …