Peck Butterfly House | Monarch Butterfly The monarch butterfly, one of the world’s most recognizable butterflies, is known for its seasonal migration. Monarchs migrate from the United States and Canada south to California and Mexico for the winter. Monarch butterflies are native to North America with additional populations in Hawaii, Portugal, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. It has a lifespan of six to eight months. Its wingspan measures 3.7 to 4.1 inches. Monarchs have declined by around 90% in the last three decades due to the disappearance of milkweed plants. For the whole story with all images, see Peck Butterfly House | a 7 Image Story.
