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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Description:

The Monarch Butterfly is a Milkweed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. The Monarch is famous for its southward migration from Canada to Mexico. Monarchs are one of the most common butterflies in the U.S and can have a wide range of colors and patterns on their wings.

Habitat:

The Monarch can be found in a big range of places such as fields, meadows, gardens, and roadsides.

1 Comment

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

Moved to Arthropods.

North Kirkwood Middle School
Spotted by a stud ent at North Kirkwood Middle School

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Spotted on Apr 21, 2013
Submitted on Apr 21, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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