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Monarch butterfly caterpillar

Danaus plexippus

Description:

After eggs laid in Summer or late spring have hatched, the Catapillar's begin to gorge themselves on milkweed, sequestering the toxins they use for their own defense.

Habitat:

Feasting exclusively on milkweed, this Catapillar can be found throughout most of North America.

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BC Howe
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BC Howe

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Sep 16, 2014
Submitted on Sep 17, 2014

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