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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Photo by JenniferRoge
Published on Project Noah
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25.6595, -80.3557

Field Notes

Description:

As a caterpillar monarch butterflies are yellow and black striped.

Habitat:

I found this butterfly in my backyard.

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Monarch butterfly

Species ID Suggestions

Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

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Comments (2)
KimLomman
Please add the scientific name, Danaus plexippus, to this spotting.
RiekoS
Fantastic in black and white. But, what color was it?

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Animal Young of Florida
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Butterflies of Florida
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2013

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