Saw the GOP article today (02/25/23) that said you were a butterfly fly farmer and that lead me here. In the fall of 1999 my (former) wife and I took the trip she won (as Allstate Agent) to San Antonio Texas. While there she decided we must drive down to Mexico. I had rented a Chrysler convertible because when doing any sightseeing by car a convertible was the way to go. We were going to drive to Laredo and cross into Nuevo-Laredo. What we didn't expect was the Monarch Butterfly migration. It was one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen and also one of the saddest. We saw millions upon millions of Monarch's along I-135 south. At times driving mile after mile driving through them. I stopped and we raised the convertible top trying to prevent killing more because they were sucked into the interior of the car when the top was down. The Hwy was fairly busy but about all that occupied sprawled their name. All these weed free yards, businesses and farmlands re destroying part of their food supply. Same for bees and other necessary insects.
Thanks! You have a chance to see some Monarchs in Mississippi. Start looking for them in early to mid March. Anything you would see this time of year will probably be a 2nd generation butterfly still working it's way North.
I had always thought one is never to touch a butterfly, especially its wings, but you're an expert touching them here..? I'm guessing it's just something I was taught as a child so as not to break them? I come here to learn, butterfly man, share thine wisdom
I am actually planning to do a video on this very subject soon! Holding a butterfly must be done very carefully. You can definitely hurt them or rub off their scales if you don't know what your doing. The trick is to hold them gently, but never let the wings slide on your figures (this would rub off their scales). I also never hold one butterfly for too long. A fun fact, this video was actually shot with two stunt double butterflies, so the wild one would not need to be held too long. Thanks for the question!
Thank you so much for answering me @@thebutterflyfarmer1509 and I think that'd make a great video. I've really always wanted to hold a butterfly and been scared to break it, glad to know it's possible. Love to hear about the behind the scenes like this stunt double and the bee.
It's Okay to Be Smart did a video about them last year that was mind-blowing: th-cam.com/video/fBakLuH6kDY/w-d-xo.html These things are nuts. PBS Nature recently had an amusing in-swarm video: th-cam.com/video/lWOySU_hAz0/w-d-xo.html
Don't touch the butterfly!!! nice information, but I can't show this video, it is NOT ok to touch a butterfly even if its for educational propuse, you are example, if people see that you caught them they would think it's ok to catch them and it's NOT ok!!!
@Lorena Narganes, I actually did a video addressing this very subject. You will not harm a butterfly if you handle them correctly. th-cam.com/video/sRc3EF7saZ8/w-d-xo.html
Saw the GOP article today (02/25/23) that said you were a butterfly fly farmer and that lead me here. In the fall of 1999 my (former) wife and I took the trip she won (as Allstate Agent) to San Antonio Texas. While there she decided we must drive down to Mexico. I had rented a Chrysler convertible because when doing any sightseeing by car a convertible was the way to go. We were going to drive to Laredo and cross into Nuevo-Laredo. What we didn't expect was the Monarch Butterfly migration. It was one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen and also one of the saddest. We saw millions upon millions of Monarch's along I-135 south. At times driving mile after mile driving through them. I stopped and we raised the convertible top trying to prevent killing more because they were sucked into the interior of the car when the top was down. The Hwy was fairly busy but about all that occupied sprawled their name. All these weed free yards, businesses and farmlands re destroying part of their food supply. Same for bees and other necessary insects.
I love Monarchs!!! Great content 🤗
Thanks! I'm a pretty big fan of Monarchs myself.
boy am i glad i stayed subbed :)
wow that camera motion! keep up with the good work!
Thanks!
Woooohoooo. We've been waiting and looking forward to seeing these videos. You promised and delivered. Thanks a million
Thank you for all these butterfly videos! Great information, perfectly presented, and amazing production quality.
I love seeing them up here in Canada, they're beautiful but somewhat rare to see.
They are amazing butterflies!
PLANT MILKWEEDS, BE A FRIEND TO THE ENDANGERED MONARCH.
Absolutely!! Milkweed is the Monarch's best friend.
What state is this? we live in mississippi and would love to see something like this. Great vid as always!
Thanks! You have a chance to see some Monarchs in Mississippi. Start looking for them in early to mid March. Anything you would see this time of year will probably be a 2nd generation butterfly still working it's way North.
I've always wondered how they manage to keep the energy to fly continuously over a portion of the sea
Probably afraid to land.
I’m pretty sure it takes generations to make that journey
One generation down and part way back up. 3 or 4 generations to get all the way back North.
I had always thought one is never to touch a butterfly, especially its wings, but you're an expert touching them here..? I'm guessing it's just something I was taught as a child so as not to break them? I come here to learn, butterfly man, share thine wisdom
I am actually planning to do a video on this very subject soon! Holding a butterfly must be done very carefully. You can definitely hurt them or rub off their scales if you don't know what your doing. The trick is to hold them gently, but never let the wings slide on your figures (this would rub off their scales). I also never hold one butterfly for too long. A fun fact, this video was actually shot with two stunt double butterflies, so the wild one would not need to be held too long. Thanks for the question!
Thank you so much for answering me @@thebutterflyfarmer1509 and I think that'd make a great video. I've really always wanted to hold a butterfly and been scared to break it, glad to know it's possible. Love to hear about the behind the scenes like this stunt double and the bee.
Do you have an email? i would like to ask you more informations about rearing butterflies. Thank you in advance.
running through the field with a catching net?? really??
It's Okay to Be Smart did a video about them last year that was mind-blowing: th-cam.com/video/fBakLuH6kDY/w-d-xo.html These things are nuts.
PBS Nature recently had an amusing in-swarm video: th-cam.com/video/lWOySU_hAz0/w-d-xo.html
Don't touch the butterfly!!! nice information, but I can't show this video, it is NOT ok to touch a butterfly even if its for educational propuse, you are example, if people see that you caught them they would think it's ok to catch them and it's NOT ok!!!
@Lorena Narganes, I actually did a video addressing this very subject. You will not harm a butterfly if you handle them correctly.
th-cam.com/video/sRc3EF7saZ8/w-d-xo.html
sorry - this video didn't really help me with my " migration of the monarch butterfly" project …. so I'm disliking booooo
Can I help you with something?