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Danaus plexippus
With a wingspan of about 9 cms, this beautiful Monarch butterfly was flitting amidst wattle trees and frequently landing on the grass. The fore wings appeared longer than the hind wings, a bright orange colour with dark veins and white specks along the outer margins. Underwings were paler with dark veins
Spotted along a river bed in East Central Victoria- feeding on Mimosa flowers.
Caterpillars feed on all species of the Apocynaceae family. This butterfly wouldn't settle for more than a few seconds and when it did, it only partially opened it's wings. So, not able to tell the gender. Found in most continents. Also called "Wanderer".
Spotted on Aug 15, 2013
Submitted on Aug 21, 2013
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