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Danaus plexippus
Upperside of male is bright orange with wide black borders and black veins; hindwing has a patch of scent scales. Upperside of female is orange-brown with wide black borders and blurred black veins. Both sexes have white spots on borders and apex. Wing Span: 3 3/8 - 4 7/8 inches (8.6 - 12.4 cm).
Sunning in the grass at the Brazos Bend State Park.
Spotted on Nov 8, 2014
Submitted on Nov 13, 2014
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