Glob Chang Biol August 2022 PMID 35686571

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies.

Michael S Crossley, Timothy D Meehan, Matthew D Moran, Jeffrey Glassberg, William E Snyder, Andrew K Davis

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Peak: 19 in Jun 2022
across 5 sources since Jun 2022

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Jun 2022 – Aug 2025

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The collective discussions express strong support for the study's optimistic findings, with posts emphasizing the importance of environmental factors such as habitat conservation and climate effects; words like 'overturned fears' and 'population growth' indicate a positive and impactful reception, demonstrating high interest and engagement around the topic.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts support the findings, emphasizing that opposing environmental factors may explain the stable or increasing monarch populations.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions reflect high engagement with the subject, including questions about conservation efforts and environmental impacts.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments cite specific data points, such as the 1.36% annual increase, and reference research methods, showing active analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

The posts highlight the significance of the research for conservation and climate change debates, suggesting meaningful influence on perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • Many insect populations are declining, with monarch butterflies being a key focus due to their significant drop in numbers, particularly during migration.
  • Analysis of over 135,000 monarch observations from 1993 to 2018 shows that while some areas like the Northeast and Midwest are experiencing declines, regions such as the Southeast and Northwest are either stable or increasing, leading to a slight overall positive trend.
  • Factors like glyphosate use in agriculture negatively affect monarchs, but rising temperatures may help boost their numbers, indicating that changes in environmental factors could balance out population dynamics, though climate change poses future risks.

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Human Progress
@HumanProgress · X

Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United States. Read more: https://t.co/nxCxdBD9Pb https://t.co/ZeCczwPQfo

Aug 5, 2022 · 33 likes · 6 shares · 144,110 followers View post →
Human Progress
@HumanProgress · X

The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breeding range in eastern and western North America ... suggested an overall annual increase in monarch relative abundance of 1.36% per year." https://t.co/nxCxdBD9Pb

Jun 20, 2022 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 144,110 followers View post →
Gregor Kalinkat @gkalinkat@det.social
@gkalinkat · X

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies @globalchangebio https://t.co/nDQnQKzwf4 #openaccess #ecology #biodiversity #insects (

Jun 13, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,632 followers View post →
Esther Schindler
@estherschindler · X

A 25-year study of the monarch butterfly in North America has overturned everyone’s worst fears. The species is actually doing all right, after an average annual increase of 1.36% per year. https://t.co/1gcqCJgNKT

Jun 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 12,042 followers View post →
GENetwork
@GenEngNetwork · X

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies - Crossley - - Global Change Biology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/WRaxHnm0YD

Jun 10, 2022 · 1 like · 2 shares · 5,159 followers View post →
Illinois Extension
@ILextension · X

Sep 19, 2022 · 1 like · 3,886 followers View post →

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P.D. Petro
@wolfthehunter · X

Are Monarch Butterflies Really In Trouble? https://t.co/vi3jk9wJJQ via @YouTube

Jan 21, 2025 · 3,355 followers View post →
Ahoymate
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Jan 20, 2025 · 70 followers View post →
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Jan 18, 2025 · 11 followers View post →
Lewis
@LUndergust · X

Are Monarch Butterflies Really In Trouble? https://t.co/L8ER9urg98 via @YouTube

Jan 17, 2025 · 192 followers View post →
Lewis
@LUndergust · X

Are Monarch Butterflies Really In Trouble? https://t.co/cPP2RzGs4H via @YouTube

Jan 17, 2025 · 192 followers View post →
Illinois Extension
@ILextension · X

Sep 19, 2022 · 1 like · 3,886 followers View post →
Dream Axiom
@dreamaxiom · X

RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…

Aug 5, 2022 · 6 shares · 174 followers View post →
Kevin ⬆️
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RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…

Aug 5, 2022 · 6 shares · 132 followers View post →
The Progress Network
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RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…

Aug 5, 2022 · 6 shares · 37,458 followers View post →
Jacob Tudor
@tudor_jacob · X

HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United States. Read more: https://t.co/2q1bZsW6KK https://t.co/I0HQzCyXFd Good things happening.#fb

Aug 5, 2022 · 100 followers View post →
Homines enim
@SimonFili · X

RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…

Aug 5, 2022 · 6 shares · 310 followers View post →
Tim Hewett
@Hewett1Tim · X

RT @HumanProgress: Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United…

Aug 5, 2022 · 6 shares · 10,017 followers View post →
Human Progress
@HumanProgress · X

Despite predictions of imminent extinction, a new study found the monarch butterfly population is growing in the United States. Read more: https://t.co/nxCxdBD9Pb https://t.co/ZeCczwPQfo

Aug 5, 2022 · 33 likes · 6 shares · 144,110 followers View post →
Lepidoptera Ecology Papers
@Lep_Eco_papers · X

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies https://t.co/EMpWtpw6XU https://t.co/YNamtMdjI1

Jul 5, 2022 · 1 like · 89 followers View post →
Climate Change
@Kings_Cambridge · X

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies https://t.co/fvzY0eiAgo #climatechange

Jul 1, 2022 · 953 followers View post →
Esther Schindler
@estherschindler · X

A 25-year study of the monarch butterfly in North America has overturned everyone’s worst fears. The species is actually doing all right, after an average annual increase of 1.36% per year. https://t.co/1gcqCJgNKT

Jun 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 12,042 followers View post →
Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!)
@SonomaCAN · X

RT @GenEngNetwork: Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies - Crossley - - Globa…

Jun 25, 2022 · 2 shares · 381 followers View post →
Sonoma County Climate Activist Network (SoCoCAN!)
@SonomaCAN · X

RT @OcSoCo: Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies Are you growing milkweed…

Jun 25, 2022 · 1 share · 381 followers View post →
Tuck Hesketh
@HeskethTuck · X

RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…

Jun 20, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,522 followers View post →
RSG
@rsgagro · X

RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…

Jun 20, 2022 · 5 shares · 4,651 followers View post →
Healing Republic Daily_stir
@daily_stir · X

RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…

Jun 20, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,296 followers View post →
Jim Hair
@AgFreeAgent · X

RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…

Jun 20, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,607 followers View post →
Jonathan Sabin
@jonathanwsabin · X

RT @HumanProgress: The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breedi…

Jun 20, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,917 followers View post →
Human Progress
@HumanProgress · X

The monarch butterfly population is growing: "Considering all available NABA data for monarchs across the entire breeding range in eastern and western North America ... suggested an overall annual increase in monarch relative abundance of 1.36% per year." https://t.co/nxCxdBD9Pb

Jun 20, 2022 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 144,110 followers View post →
Global Change Biology
@GlobalChangeBio · X

|| NEW REEARCH || Opposing #globalchange drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American #monarch #butterflies

Jun 17, 2022 · 18,446 followers View post →
Occupy Sonoma County
@OcSoCo · X

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies Are you growing milkweed to provide a habitat for monarch butterflies? https://t.co/fev3o5gp01

Jun 15, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 897 followers View post →
Gregor Kalinkat @gkalinkat@det.social
@gkalinkat · X

RT @gkalinkat: Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies @globalchangebio https:/…

Jun 13, 2022 · 1 share · 2,632 followers View post →
Gregor Kalinkat @gkalinkat@det.social
@gkalinkat · X

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies @globalchangebio https://t.co/nDQnQKzwf4 #openaccess #ecology #biodiversity #insects (

Jun 13, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,632 followers View post →
MeatOnAStick
@KidinaSandbox · X

"Overall, our results suggest that population growth in summer is compensating for losses during the winter and that changing environmental variables have offsetting effects on mortality and/or reproduction." https://t.co/dRZbuncI1y

Jun 12, 2022 · 1 like · 1,102 followers View post →
Cesar Galvez
@GalvezBiotech · X

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Jun 11, 2022 · 93 followers View post →
Occupy Sonoma County
@OcSoCo · X

RT @GenEngNetwork: Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies - Crossley - - Globa…

Jun 11, 2022 · 2 shares · 897 followers View post →
GENetwork
@GenEngNetwork · X

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies - Crossley - - Global Change Biology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/WRaxHnm0YD

Jun 10, 2022 · 1 like · 2 shares · 5,159 followers View post →
Climate Change
@Kings_Cambridge · X

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies https://t.co/pPSArR9kjd #climatechange

Jun 10, 2022 · 1 like · 953 followers View post →
Lepidoptera Ecology Papers
@Lep_Eco_papers · X

Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterflies https://t.co/pfEseLOiyy https://t.co/A8xIIhsghW

Jun 10, 2022 · 89 followers View post →