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Research:

Phototactic Behaviors of Monarchs [PDF]
Alexandra Wilson, Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota
Are all migrating monarchs in reproductive diapause?:
Texas Military Institute, San Antonio TX

1. Are larger butterflies more likely to migrate sucessfully?
2. Does migration or overwintering cause wing wear and tear and when does most damage occur?
3. Does the monarch sex ratio vary throughout the breeding season and during migration?
Wayzata High School, Wayzata MN; Lamar High School, Arlington TX; John Jay High School, San Antonio TX

Wing loading and flower preferences of migrating monarchs in South Texas
Science Academy, Harlingen TX

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