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Queen butterfly

Danaus gilippus

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Looks like a Monarch butterfly but it isn't.

Habitat:

Pine forest in Sierra Madre Occidental

1 Species ID Suggestions

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auntnance123
auntnance123 11 years ago
queen butterfly
Danaus gilippus


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3 Comments

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Thank you Alice Long Martin for the info.

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Thank you auntnance 123 for the ID

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alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

They both lay eggs on Milkweed plants

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LuisStevens
Spotted by
LuisStevens

San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico

Spotted on Jul 14, 2012
Submitted on Jul 17, 2012

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