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Due to its beautiful patterns on its wings, and surprising migration trends the Monarch Butterfly is believed to be one of the most favorite species in North and South America. Seldom can this refined butterfly be seen in Europe, if it does fly to Europe, whether by powerful wind streams or commercial boats, it is found in the Canary Isles, Azores, and Madeira. In some events the wind currents transport the Monarch Butterfly as far as southwestern  GB. The Monarch Butterfly is easily picked out by its gorgeous black and orange design. There’s a limited difference in the males and females. The males are a bit larger and have a thinner dark vein. Also the male has a spot in the center of each of its back wings, these are how pheromones are discharged to draw in the females. What makes these insects favourite is their migration tendencies to go south in  and back north for the summer. While they are north for the summertime the butterflies live through three or possibly four geneses, and again as it begins to get cooler once more get together by the thousands to migrate back south. Although they are one of the most interesting species of butterflies in South and North America, they are endangered due to illegal deforestation. They don’t have many natural predators because of toxic substances that they take in while in caterpillar form from the milkweed called cardenalide aglycones. Only some birds and sometimes some mice can actually consume limited amounts of this poison without suffering the consequences. However, the black-headed Grosbeak, is the only animal that is totally immune to the toxins from the milkweed and can feed on them without any effects. When the time comes for the Monarch Butterflies to travel south numerous holidaymakers go to the popular places where they gather by the thousands before they fly off. They blanket entire trees to the degree where you can’t even see a branch popping out. Apart from their exquisite design in black and orange on their wings there is quite a deal more to learn about these extraordinary butterflies. You can get their elegance without hurting them with butterfly in a jar and savour their beauty all year.