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Monarch's Caterpillar
Danaus plexippus
38.7201, -9.15403
Field Notes
Description:
This is the caterpillar form of the Monarch butterfly, stage in which they store fat and nutrients in order to survive their pupal stage. This last for 2 weeks, and the caterpillars grow about 5 cm.
This specific caterpillar lives in the butterfly house of the National Museum of Natural History and Science, which in running a conservation project that includes this species, amongst others.
Habitat:
Monarch Butterflies usually live in a wide range of habitats, including prairies, fields, meadows, gardens and urban or suburban locations.
Notes:
I'm not sure what's the plant that it's feeding on! I know they feed on milkweeds but I don't know if this is the case or not.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 15, 2013
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