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Danaus plexippus
Family: Nymphalidae, Subfamily: Danainae. Wingspan: 3 1/2 - 4 inches (8.9 - 10.2 cm) A milkweed butterfly. Female. Orange with dark black veins and white spots. The most famous North American butterfly. Feeding on small white asters, daisies and goldenrod as well as other nectar of weeds. Hosts: Milkweed
Meadow with abundant flowers and weeds.
One of 3 Monarchs flying around the meadow. Cameo appearance by Banded Garden Spider (Argiope trifasciata)
Spotted on Sep 14, 2012
Submitted on Sep 15, 2012
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