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Queen (butterfly)

Danaus gilippus

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

Orange and black butterfly with white spots. Average wingspan of 3.1 inches (7.9 cm) to 3.3 inches (8.4 cm).

Habitat:

Spotted nectaring on flowers at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, Texas.

Reference Links:

Queen (butterfly) - Wikipedia

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