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Monarch

Danaus plexippus

Photo by Small Wonders
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Field Notes

Description:

Fresh out of the chrysalis.

Habitat:

Spotted on Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba), about 8 feet away from the Butterfly Weed.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Ashish
Yes... Nice shot of Female Monarch.
HemaShah
Wow! it is such a special moment!

Spotted for Missions

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Great Lakes Monitoring
Mission
Monarch Migration

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PublishedNovember 8, 2011

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