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Monarch Butterfly Egg

Danaus plexippus

Photo by Stephanie R.
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Description:

Most monarchs lay their eggs on the underside of milkweed leaves. This one was found on the top of the leaf. Monarch eggs have a distinctive teardrop shape and are laid one at a time.

Habitat:

prairie

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