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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Nymphalidae. Subfamily: Danainae. A milkweed butterfly. Male. 2 scent gland on open wings. Wingspan: Large up to 4 1/2 inches (11.43 cm). Orange with black veins and border with white and orange spots. Feeding on white asters.

Habitat:

Meadow with abundant goldenrod and asters and a few milkweed plants.

Notes:

Photographed 14 Monarchs about half male and half female.

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PublishedNovember 13, 2013

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