Long Island center restores monarch butterfly grounded by refried beans

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  A migrating male monarch butterfly was restored at Sweetbriar Nature Center after landing in a pot of refried beans and becoming unable to fly.

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  The butterfly was brought to the center in Smithtown, on New York’s Long Island.

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  Staff washed bean residue from its wings and used cornstarch to remove remaining moisture and grease.

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  After the treatment, the butterfly flew again and was released outside.

Who

A male migrating monarch butterfly and the wildlife rehabilitation team at Sweetbriar Nature Center.

What

The team removed bean residue from the butterfly’s wings, helping it fly again.

When

Not stated. The butterfly could not fly by the morning after landing in the beans.

Where

Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, on Long Island, New York.

Why

Bean residue on the butterfly’s wings prevented it from flying.

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