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Monarch

Danaus plexippus

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Field Notes

Description:

This chrysalis is green with yellow/gold and black markings. In the next couple days, it will get clear just before the Monarch emerges.

Habitat:

Unknown plant in primarily milkweed garden

Notes:

Aka Milkweed Butterfly

Reference Links:

Species Danaus plexippus - Monarch - Hodges#4614 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
I hadn't seen one in this stage before and I love the colors. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be there when the Monarch emerges :(

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Southern California Wildlife
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Monarch Migration
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedOctober 27, 2013

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