Monarch and Milkweed Monitor
Assist in our Research!
Dear iNaturalists,
SHSU is seeking data on the occurrence of a specific OE parasite in Monarch butterflies.
About the parasite: LINK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophryocystis_elektroscirrha
Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (sometimes abbreviated OE or O.e.[1]) is an obligate, neogregarine parasite that infects monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies.
Tis study has concluded but we will keep the project live for purposes of follow-up.
Thanks to everyone for their assistance.
