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Monarch

Danaus plexippus

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Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful orange and black butterfly with white spots.

Habitat:

Cape Honeysuckle in the backyard. This species is found year-round in California. Its range extends from Canada to South America. It's also thought to have been introduced in Australia.

Reference Links:

Species Danaus plexippus - Monarch - Hodges#4614 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedDecember 10, 2014

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