A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Danaus plexippus
In the images above it is easy to see the distinguishing characteristics of the species. Notice that the adult males have thinner veins in the wings and a large dot on one of the inner veins of the hind wing. Females have thicker veins and no dots. The dot is a scent gland. Males use the pheromones produced by this gland to make themselves attractive to females.
Spotted on Apr 27, 2011
Submitted on Apr 27, 2011
No Comments