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Monarch butterfly

(Danaus plexippus)

Description:

I think it's a monarch but there are so many mimics of this butterfly that I just can't be sure.

Habitat:

Found it fluttering around the garden section in Lowe's.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Jellis
Jellis 11 years ago
Monarch butterfly
(Danaus plexippus) Monarch butterfly


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2 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 11 years ago

If you look at the bottom of the wiki page you will see the difference of the mimic and the real thing.

maria.silvacirotto
maria.silvacirotto 11 years ago

it really looks like a monarch...

AmandaMcGrath
Spotted by
AmandaMcGrath

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Sep 1, 2012
Submitted on Oct 6, 2012

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