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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Couple needs crib, diapers for baby on the way ... Big rewards offered in three Rogue Valley poaching cases ... Mail Tribune 100, Dec. 14, 1915 ... Couple needs crib, diapers for baby on the way ... Big rewards offered in three Rogue Valley poaching cases ... Mail Tribune 100, Dec. 14, 1915 ... WILDLIFE Survey finds monarch butterflies more prevalent in Oregon Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 8, 2015 at 2:21 PM By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 8, 2015 at 2:21 PM » Social News BEND — As Oregon conservationists turn their attention to the monarch butterfly, field research has found that there are more of the colorful insects in the state than once thought. The field research last summer by the U.S. Forest Service and volunteers found that Central Oregon is dotted with butterflies, The Bulletin reports. Researchers found 125 adult monarchs and more than 300 caterpillars. Before the data was collected, there were only four or five known spots for monarchs. The survey found about 30 sites. "We basically put Central Oregon on the map for monarch butterfly conservation," said Matt Horning, a geneticist with the U.S. Forest Service in Bend. The new findings could help efforts to revive the species, which is being considered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Monarchs are known for their massive migrations, with the trip south for winter taking multiple generations. Some butterflies have been known to fly as far as frim Mexico to the Midwest. The butterflies eventually make their way to coastal California before a new generation returns north. Monarchs are found in Oregon from May to October. Horning said he plans to further study monarchs in Central Oregon, potentially marking some to learn more about where they migrate. Katya Spiecker, founder of the Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon, said monarchs are important because they are a good poster child for pollinators, such as bumblebees and wasps, and the problems they face. "A lot of pollinators, their populations are dropping," Spiecker said. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 8, 2015 at 2:21 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501