May/June 2026 Hawaii Parent 105 Monarch Butterflies in Hawaii Monarch butterflies have become a very recognizable and loved butterfly in Hawaii despite not being native to the islands. They made their way to Hawaii in the 1840s, and by the 1960s, monarchs had successfully colonized most of the Hawaiian Islands. Monarch butterflies thrive on the crown flower plant. This milkweed plant nourishes them throughout their life cycle.
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