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Danaus plexippus
Family: Nymphalidae. Subfamily: Danainae. A milkweed butterfly. Male. 2 scent gland on open wings. Wingspan: Large up to 4 1/2 inches (11.43 cm). Orange with black veins and border with white and orange spots. Feeding on white asters.
Meadow with abundant goldenrod and asters and a few milkweed plants.
Photographed 14 Monarchs about half male and half female.
Spotted on Oct 4, 2013
Submitted on Nov 13, 2013
2 Comments
beautiful picture
Beautiful shot!