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Monarch (female)

Danaus plexippus

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Notes:

Female monarch on cosmos

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Monarch (butterfly)

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Comments (5)
KarenL
The distinctive colors of the Monarch signal it's toxicity to predators. Added to the Animals with warning Colors mission.
KarenL
Thanks Atul & misako!

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PublishedOctober 4, 2011

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