Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust

resting on a pohutakawa

Overwintering cluster, butterflies were feeding, sunning themselves and mating

There were approx 8 butterflies in or around the white flowering plum which was in full blossom. It suprised me as I have never seen so many like that.

one flying around garden, landing on magnolia and camillia watched it for approx. half an hour.

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It will be like an overwintering colony of Monarchs, which you can see midwinter in conifer trees, usually coastal - warm and sheltered. Although sexually mature, the butterflies won’t breed until Spring, and then the […]

lying on the sidewalk, I couldn’t tell if it was dead or just slow due to cold temperatures, I brought it inside and it seems to be moving very slowly but not flying - but it’s very cool inside as well

6 monarchs in totara trees on road edge by flats

Approx 8-10 butterflies feeding on plants and sunning themselves. Possibly more around but only looked briefly as I was walking past.

Very healthy looking overwintering Monarchs, and RedAdmiral, at Abberley Park, Christchurch, enjoying buddleia and viburnum on a warm, sunny day