University of Illinois Pollinatarium Director Leslie Deem. University of Illinois Pollinatarium Director Leslie Deem. Tinthonia rotundifolia, Mexican sunflower. Monarch feeding on Tinthonia. I have ...

Q: I see milkweed blooming in the area. I never got any seeds this year — are there other types we can grow to help the monarchs? • Louise from Campbell A: Yes, there are several. Monarch butterflies ...

Q: Do I need a permit to use monarch butterflies for educational purposes? A: Yes, a Scientific Collecting Permit is required to handle wild monarchs in California, including for educational purposes.

Butterfly lovers were able to get an up close look at the insect and even feed them during a butterfly feeding on July 23 inside the butterfly house at Miller Nature Preserve in Avon. Families with ...