Butterflies Are Fluttering In California And The Pictures Are Beautiful

Apr 01, 2019 by apost team

The biggest butterfly migration since 2005 has made the coast of Southern California even more stunning. Although you might think it might be difficult to improve on the natural beauty of this region, these butterflies have managed to do just that.

Although they look like the classic monarch at first glance, these black-and-orange colored butterflies are actually called painted ladies. And the 2019 migration has delivered millions of them to California.

Every year, the butterflies migrate in a northerly direction, starting in Mexico and the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in California and continuing up to Oregon, Washington, and even as far as Alaska.

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Some years the numbers are small enough that most people do not even notice their presence. However, there are also years like this one where you cannot help but notice the migration.

With such high numbers this year, the beauty of the majestic creatures is stopping many people in their tracks. Videos and pictures of the mass of painted ladies have taken over social media as people share their experience with the migration.

The high numbers for 2019 are good news for the butterfly enthusiasts. With butterfly populations decreasing in recent years to historical lows, many people are thrilled to see the significant uptick in migration numbers for this year.

Let us know in the comments what you think about all these butterflies swarming in California. And after you have taken in all of the beauty, be sure to spread the magic to everyone you know. Beauty like this should not be kept to yourself.