Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) | Project Noah

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Photo by Carol Snow Milne

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Nymphalidae. Subfamily: Danainae (Milkweed butterflies) Male. 2 black spots on wings (scent scales). Wingspan up to 4 inches (102 mm) Males are larger than female. Orange with dark black veins. Wings trim is black with white spots. Head, thorax and abdomen is black with white spots.

Habitat:

Meadow. Feeding on goldenrod.

Notes:

First Monarch spotted in my meadow this year.

Reference Links:

Monarch butterfly

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CindyBinghamKeiser

Beautiful 1200th spotting, Carol!

Carol Snow Milne

Thank you so much! My first one this summer. I hope many more to come.

outstanding photo

Wonderful series, Carol!

Love it :) Great spotting congrats.

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