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Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
34.7651, -87.6986
Field Notes
Description:
Its wings feature an easily recognizable orange and black pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9–10.2 centimetres (3½–4 in).[6] (The Viceroy butterfly has a similar size, color, and pattern, but can be distinguished by an extra black stripe across the hind wing.) Female Monarchs have darker veins on their wings, and the males have a spot called the
Habitat:
The Monarch is famous for its southward migration and northward return in summer from Canada to Mexico and Baja California which spans the life of three to four generations of the butterfly. They are of the Milkweed family and love these flowers and flowers that are similar to the milkweed.
Notes:
there were at least 10 of these beautiful butterflies in my garden.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 16, 2011
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