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Overnight Roosts in Texas: Comparing Years

As of October 15, eleven roosts had been reported in Texas. With an estimated 2,000 butterflies, the roost pictured here is the largest so far.

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Texas Roosts Reports Fall 2011 Fall 2012
Number of roosts reported as of Oct. 15 36 11
Largest Roost (# Butterflies) 10,000 2,000
Total Number of Butterflies 32,807 3,242
Largest Roost (# Butterflies) 10,000 2,000
Average Roost Size (# Butterflies) 911 295

 

 

 

 

 

 

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