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Monarch Butterfly
Danaus Plexippus
51.1886, -2.23877
Field Notes
Description:
The Monarch butterfly is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae), in the family Nymphalidae. Its wings feature an easily recognizable orange and black pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9–10.2 centimetres (3½–4 in). Female Monarchs have darker veins on their wings, and the males have a spot called the "androconium" in the center of each hind wing[7] from which pheromones are released. Males are also slightly larger.
Habitat:
The Monarch can be found in a wide range of habitats such as fields, meadows, prairie remnants, urban and suburban parks, gardens, and roadsides. It overwinters in conifer groves.
Notes:
I believe it is a female.
Reference Links:
Monarch (butterfly)
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 10, 2011
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