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Monarchs born in the fall migrate to Mexico.
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The Monarchs spend the winter in Mexico from November to March.
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Monarch butterflies then migrate North in the Spring.
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The females lay eggs across the Southern United States.
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After the females have laid their eggs, they die.
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It takes about a month for the eggs to develop.
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The chilren migrate North and spread throughout their range.
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Since Monarchs only live 2-6 weeks in the summer, each female lays 100s of eggs, completing the cycle.
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Great great grandchildren are born.
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Great great grandchildren are born.
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Monarchs that were born in the fall will begin their migration to Mexico.
