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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Description:

Milkweed Butterflies Wingspan 8.9-10.2cm (3.5-4.0") Orange with black veins and borders - black borders have two rows of white spots.

Habitat:

Sunny gardens and roadside verges - parks and river margins.

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2 Comments

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Monarch male.

NicoleB
NicoleB 12 years ago

This is such a Beauty!
I just love it when they have such intriguing patterns and strong colours!
Lovely shots!

MickGrant
Spotted by
MickGrant

Ripley, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Aug 16, 2011
Submitted on Aug 16, 2011

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