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Danaus gilippus

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Image Gallery | Butterflies and Moths of North America

Species ID Suggestions

Queen

Danaus gilippus thersippus

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Comments (4)
gatorfellows
The other choice would be a Soldier, Danaus eresimus. A clearer view of the ventral hind wings and a dorsal view of the upper wings is needed. Do you have other photos? The reflection hints of it being a Queen.
LaurenZarate
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/gallery?stage=adult&species_view=ventral&species_type=0&family=890&field_sciname_value=&field_comname_value=
LaurenZarate
Beautiful picture! Looks like Danaus gilippus, the Queen...
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PublishedMarch 17, 2013

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