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Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Description:

Male monarch butterfly, approximately 9 cm in size. Typical rich orange coloration.

Habitat:

I spotted this on a farm. A little late in the year for this guy to be this far north!

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TimTwohig
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TimTwohig

Rhode Island, USA

Spotted on Oct 8, 2012
Submitted on Oct 10, 2012

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