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Queen Butterfly

Danaus gilippus

Description:

Related to the Monarch Butterfly. Black border on the wings with white spots on the forewings and solid on hind. A black spot on the hind wing. Color of the wings is more of a burnt orange that fades some as it gets older.

Habitat:

Found feeding on the flowering plants in the dry area of the wetlands.

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Jellis
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Jellis

California, USA

Spotted on Feb 8, 2015
Submitted on Feb 12, 2015

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