Question

1 what is special about the last monarch butterflies to be born each summer?
hint
for clues, see page 114.

Explanation:

The last monarch butterflies born each summer are special because they are the migratory generation. Unlike earlier generations that live for a few weeks and reproduce, this last summer - born generation (also called the "super generation" or "Methuselah generation") has a much longer lifespan (up to 8 - 9 months) and undertakes the long - distance migration to overwintering sites in Mexico (for North American monarchs) or other suitable areas. They delay reproduction until the following spring after overwintering.

Answer:

The last monarch butterflies born each summer are the migratory generation. They have a much longer lifespan (up to 8 - 9 months, unlike earlier generations that live weeks) and undertake long - distance migration to overwintering sites, delaying reproduction until the next spring.