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Monarch

Danaus plexippus

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40.5699, -105.071

Field Notes

Description:

It's wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange, and white pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9–10.2 cm (​3 1⁄2–4 in)

Habitat:

Northern and central United States and southern Canada to Florida and Mexico. Also winters in Northern California

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A beautiful butterfly, Daniel. Congratulations on your 1000th spotting.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019

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