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Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Photo by SushilBarai
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Field Notes

Description:

Monarch male showing its wings to attract a mate. Monarch butterflies mating.

Species ID Suggestions

Plain Tiger / African Monarch

Danaus chrysippus

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Noel Buensuceso
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Danaus chrysippus
tmvdh
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Comments (2)
Noel Buensuceso
I agree with tmvdh that it is Danaus chrysippus! I just added the common name and reference for further info.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2011

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