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Queen female

Danaus gilippus

Description:

Chestnut brown with scattered white spots. Black veining on hindwing; double row of white spots in black border on outer margin. It was sitting on an evening primrose.

Habitat:

Yard with plants chosen to attract wildlife.

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2 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Amazing butterfly! I have removed this from the Monarch Migration for you! Enjoy, and I look forward to many more of your amazing spottings!

annorion
annorion 11 years ago

Beautiful Queen but as she is not a Monarch (Danaus plexippus) could you please remove from the Monarch Migration mission. Thanks for your help!

joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jul 4, 2012
Submitted on Jul 16, 2012

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