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Queen (male)

Danaus gilippus

Photo by BugEric
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38.8304, -104.735

Field Notes

Description:

Similar to Monarch, as shown.

Habitat:

Nectaring on wild alfalfa along mostly dry streambed (arroyo) in degraded shortgrass prairie habitat.

Notes:

This is not a resident butterfly this far north along the Front Range. Males are easily identified by the dark scent patches on the hindwings.

Reference Links:

Queen - Danaus gilippus - Overview, Species Danaus gilippus - Queen - Hodges#4615 - BugGuide.Net

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