The Official Alabama State Insect

Monarch

The Monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a large, orange and black butterfly that is the official state insect of Alabama. It is a migratory species, traveling thousands of miles each year in its yearly cycle. Monarchs are known for their striking colors and distinctive black, white and orange pattern. Monarchs can be found throughout the United States and southern Canada, but they are especially abundant in Alabama where they are the state insect. Monarchs are important pollinators, and their caterpillars feed on milkweed, which is a host plant for the butterfly. In Alabama, the Monarch population has been declining due to habitat loss and other factors, making it important to protect their habitats. The Monarch was designated as the state insect of Alabama in 1989 after a group of schoolchildren began a campaign to have the butterfly recognized as a symbol of the state. Since then, the Monarch has become a symbol of hope, resilience and beauty for the people of Alabama.

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