Monarch

Description:

The Monarch butterfly is probably the most iconic North American butterfly, with its orange and black warning signs on its wings that tell birds: "Don't eat me." They contain a mild poison in both their caterpillars and adult forms that can make birds and other would-be predators vomit. They are also famous for their annual migration, where the flock to specific Mexican fields in huge numbers. Unfortunately, the monarch population is on the decline.

Habitat:

Grasslands, or other locations with large amounts of native wildflowers. Caterpillars feed on milkweed.

Notes:

The third photo shows two adult monarchs mating. The fourth and fifth photos are monarch caterpillars feasting on milkweed.