Monarch Biology
This section of MonarchLab will introduce you to the basic biology of monarchs through
text and images. Follow the individual life
cycle to see how a single monarch grows and changes from
egg to caterpillar to
pupa to an adult butterfly.
The yearly life cycle demonstrates what
the migratory populations of North American monarchs are doing year-round. The global distribution map shows you the worldwide
distribution of monarchs. Finish your foray into basic monarch biology by testing
yourself with our quiz.