Monarch butterflies are pollinators! As monarchs forage for nectar, they can unintentionally move pollen within and between flowers.

This movement of pollen helps flowering plants make seeds, which can eventually disperse and grow into more plants.

Seeds and fruit produced as a result of successful pollination can also feed other organisms. Monarch butterflies and the pollination services they provide contribute to the sustainability of entire ecosystems!

Biggest factors that are contributing to their decline are Habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use.