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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus Plexippus

Description:

The Monarch butterfly is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae), in the family Nymphalidae. Its wings feature an easily recognizable orange and black pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9–10.2 centimetres (3½–4 in). Female Monarchs have darker veins on their wings, and the males have a spot called the "androconium" in the center of each hind wing[7] from which pheromones are released. Males are also slightly larger.

Habitat:

The Monarch can be found in a wide range of habitats such as fields, meadows, prairie remnants, urban and suburban parks, gardens, and roadsides. It overwinters in conifer groves.

Notes:

I believe it is a female.

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1 Comment

keithp2012
keithp2012 11 years ago

great photos, so colorful!

JakeStephenson
Spotted by
JakeStephenson

England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Apr 8, 2011
Submitted on Apr 10, 2011

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