This image shows how a monarch's wings can fade over time.

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Look Closely
This image shows how a monarch's wings can fade over time. If this butterfly has been alive since last August, she would be 8 months old now! Fresh-winged butterflies of the new generation will appear soon. When you see a monarch, look closely at its wings and report their condition.

This image shows how a monarch's wings can fade over time
Image: KA Stilwell