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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Photo by NayNay
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Field Notes

Description:

Called a Wanderer Butterfly in Australia. This particular one is a male.

Habitat:

Found in a national park about 15 minutes from where I live. There were many caterpillars all over this plant and others like it in the national park.

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Monarch (butterfly)

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