What are monarch butterflies matting habits?

Monarch Butterflies mate primarily during the spring and early summer when temperatures rise and food sources are abundant. Males engage in a courtship display that includes flying around females and performing aerial acrobatics. Once a female accepts a male, they mate for several hours, after which the female will lay her eggs on milkweed plants, which are crucial for the larvae's survival. This reproductive cycle is vital for the continuation of the species, particularly as they migrate over long distances.