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Monarch

Danaus plexippus

Photo by Muckpuk
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Description:

Not more to discribe as what you can see for yourself.:-)

Habitat:

Portland Maine garden

Species ID Suggestions

Monarch

Danaus plexippus

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bayucca
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Comments (4)
bayucca
Yes, I think it is the male. If you look to the body next to the tail, there are 2 little black stripes/spots in the middle of the veins. This should be scent scales in the males.
Muckpuk
Thank you. I thought it was a monarch. Was a bit doubting whether it was a Viceroy Butterfly. So you think this is a male bayucca?
StacyMinne
This is a Monarch. Famous for holding the Guinness record for the worlds greatest migration.
bayucca
More intense colors and markings speak for the female, but I think it is the male Monarch due to the scent scales.

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PublishedJanuary 26, 2012

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