Fascinating Facts About Monarch Butterflies:

• Group Name: A group of monarch butterflies is called a flutter.
• Wing Flapping: Monarchs flap their wings around 720 times per minute.
• Travel Distance: During migration, monarchs can travel between 50 and 100 miles a day.
• Wingspan: An average adult monarch’s wingspan is approximately 4 inches.
• Weight: Monarchs weigh less than one ounce, about as heavy as a postage stamp or a blade of grass.
• Lifespan: Adult monarchs live 2-6 weeks during summer months, while migratory monarchs live 6-9 months.