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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Photo by Wixenstyx
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Caterpillar, probably fifth instar. THis one is feeding on Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)

Habitat:

Lawns, open spaces, waste areas -- anywhere Milkweed plants grow. This one is in an urban front yard.

Reference Links:

Monarch - Danaus plexippus - Overview, Monarch butterfly

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Keaolani Manfre
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016

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