Minnesota State Insect

Monarch Butterfly

The Monarch Butterfly, celebrated as the official state insect of Minnesota, is a striking and widely recognized pollinator known for its remarkable annual migration. With its vibrant orange wings adorned with intricate black and white patterns, the Monarch is a symbol of both beauty and resilience. Minnesota's embrace of the Monarch as its state insect underscores the importance of these butterflies in the region's ecosystem as they play a crucial role in pollinating native plants. Furthermore, their extraordinary long-distance migration, which spans thousands of miles from Mexico to Minnesota and back, serves as a testament to the wonder of the natural world and the need to protect critical habitats to ensure the Monarch's continued survival.