A butterfly was observed in Pittsburgh on October 4, 2026.1, 2 Monarchs migrate through the Mid-Atlantic during early to mid-October on their southbound journey to Mexican overwintering forests.1 The federal government has proposed listing the species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, with a final determination now delayed until June 2030, leaving the species without Endangered Species Act protections during this critical migration period.1
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