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Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed

Danaus plexippus

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Monarch on milkweed (asclepias syriaca) in Mammoth Lakes area.

Habitat:

Mammoth Lakes, CA area open field.

Reference Links:

EOL: Danaus plexippus, Monarch (butterfly), Asclepias syriaca

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Comments (2)
misako
Thank Juan! I will join the mission now.
Juan DiTrani
Hi Misako, this could be a good fit for Animals with Warning Colors Mission

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PublishedDecember 23, 2011

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