US Fish and Wildlife(@USFWSSoutheast) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ever think you're looking at a , but are actually being bamboozled by a ?πŸ¦‹

These two species look almost identical, but there are some key identifying features to keep an eye out for.

Video by Nicole Vidal/USFWS

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WhiteGypsyMI6(@WhiteGypsyMi6) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Summer collection arrived yesterday & I am ready to plant! πŸ™‚
I purchased mostly for the . They lay eggs on 9 milkweed species but prefer some over others. average the highest number of eggs.
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Summer collection arrived yesterday & I am ready to plant! πŸ™‚ 
I purchased #SoulmateSwampMilkweed mostly for the #MonarchButterflies. They lay eggs on 9 milkweed species but prefer some over others. #SwampMilkweed average the highest number of eggs.
#MonarchButterfly πŸ“Έ 9/11/2023
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Pekna Kabelka(@derkadurk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The urgency to act is clear: the future of the depends on local efforts to plant & restore native milkweed & nectar plants. Join me in encouraging local leaders to sign the ! Via @WildlifeAction support.nwfactionfund.org/page/64142/don…

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Jennifer Schmahl(@JenSchmahl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I let the milkweed sprout up wherever it wants to volunteer in hopes it will appeal to the monarch butterflies that cruise our yard. Finally, success!

I let the milkweed sprout up wherever it wants to volunteer in hopes it will appeal to the monarch butterflies that cruise our yard. Finally,  success!
#Butterflies #monarchbutterfly #caterpillar
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Connexus Energy(@ConnexusNews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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If you are looking to plant something that is pollinator friendly, choose milkweed!

Milkweed is crucial to the Monarchs’ survival because it is the only plant capable of hosting developing caterpillars.

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If you are looking to plant something that is pollinator friendly, choose milkweed! 

Milkweed is crucial to the Monarchs’ survival because it is the only plant capable of hosting developing caterpillars.

#SavetheButterflies #MonarchButterfly
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Todd Wolfe(@toddwolfeband) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The urgency to act is clear: the future of the depends on local efforts to plant & restore native milkweed & nectar plants. Join me in encouraging local leaders to sign the ! Via @WildlifeAction support.nwfactionfund.org/page/64142/don…

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Anne Montarou(@MontarouAnne) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The urgency to act is clear: the future of the depends on local efforts to plant & restore native milkweed & nectar plants. Join me in encouraging local leaders to sign the ! Via @WildlifeAction support.nwfactionfund.org/page/64142/don…

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Lisa(@Fllmoon7) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The urgency to act is clear: the future of the depends on local efforts to plant & restore native milkweed & nectar plants. Join me in encouraging local leaders to sign the ! Via @WildlifeAction support.nwfactionfund.org/page/64142/don…

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Lisa(@Fllmoon7) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The urgency to act is clear: the future of the depends on local efforts to plant & restore native milkweed & nectar plants. Join me in encouraging local leaders to sign the ! Via @WildlifeAction support.nwfactionfund.org/page/64142/don…

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Shannon Bearman 🌊(@BearmanShannon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The urgency to act is clear: the future of the depends on local efforts to plant & restore native milkweed & nectar plants. Join me in encouraging local leaders to sign the ! Via @WildlifeAction support.nwfactionfund.org/page/64142/don…

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