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Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Photo by Tamarac Denis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

One of 6-8 monarchs flying between wildflowers.

Habitat:

Preserved prairie.

Notes:

Spotted at Oronoco Prairie, Minnesota Scientific and Natural Area.

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Spotted for Missions

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Monarch Migration
Mission
Minnesota Wildlife (Animals)
Photographed
PublishedAugust 31, 2013

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