The Monarch Trail has a variety of native California plants that flower at different times, providing butterflies and other nectar feeders with a steady food supply. That's why an abundant number of butterflies, bees, moths and flies can be found along the trail. Right now in mid-August--well after most of the invasive weeds have died off--California Buckwheat and the rare Southern Tarplant are in full bloom and covered with insect life. Other native plants also still have some flowers. That's why you can find Monarch butterflies on the site just about any time, and many other species, including various “Blue” butterflies, Hairstreaks, Painted Ladies, Cabbage Whites, Skippers and the Gulf Fritillary, not to mention a variety of bees, wasps, moths and dragonflies.
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