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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

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40.5801, -74.0736

Field Notes

Description:

A monarch butterfly feeds on goldenrod nectar.

Habitat:

Seashore with beach plants.

Notes:

A lot of monarchs were migrating through here in early October. Can anyone identify the type of goldenrod?

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Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Flowers of North America
Photographed
PublishedNovember 2, 2011

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