Exposure to Non-Native Tropical Milkweed Promotes Reproductive Development in Migratory Monarch Butterflies

Background: North American monarchs (<i>Danaus plexippus</i>) are well-known for their long-distance migrations; however, some monarchs within the migratory range have adopted a resident lifestyle and breed year-round at sites where tropical milkweed (<i>Asclepias curassavica</i...

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Main Authors: Ania A. Majewska, Sonia Altizer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/8/253