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Danaus plexippus
Its wings feature an easily recognizable orange and black pattern. The upper side of the wings is tawny-orange, the veins and margins are black, and in the margins are two series of small white spots. This one is feeding on the Gregg's Mistflower.
The Monarch can be found in a wide range of habitats such as fields, meadows, prairie remnants, urban and suburban parks, gardens, trees, and roadsides. It overwinters in conifer groves.
Their is native milkweed in the garden as a host plant.
Spotted on May 31, 2012
Submitted on Jun 1, 2012
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