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Danaus plexippus
Male monarch butterfly on buddleia. Males have a spot called the "androconium" in the center of each hind wing from which pheromones are released.
The occasional sightings we have of these spectacular butterflies make all the time & money we are investing in creating our wildlife habitat seem worthwhile!
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The bright orange colors of the Monarch advertises it's toxicity to predators. Added to Animals with Warning Colors mission.
Male Monarch