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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Photo by InannaBintAli
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange & black stained-glass pattern on wings edged with white dots. White dots on black body, too.

Habitat:

Feeding on the milkweed plant in my garden.

Notes:

This is the first monarch butterfly we've seen in our neighborhood this season. We were driving home from karate class, and my daughter saw it fluttering. "Look Mom, a Monarch!" I ran in for my camera and was able to snap one shot before it flew off again.

Reference Links:

Danaus plexippus (Linnaeus 1758), Monarch (butterfly)

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