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Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Photo by chris17
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Field Notes

Description:

I found this beautiful monarch butterfly just chilling in a bush.

Habitat:

Open fields and meadows

Notes:

This photo was taken at about 10 AM on a late summer/early fall day in Rhode Island, USA.

Reference Links:

Monarch Butterfly Information - Scientific Name, Classification, Taxonomy, Nort…

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Comments (3)
maddie1
Such a cool picture. Love the detail in its wing.
fiona1
This particular monarch has gone through all four stages during one life cycle and is in its adult hood.
lucy1
Great picture. The detailing on the butterfly's wings is incredible.

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Portsmouth Abbey Wildlife
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2014

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