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Monarch

Danaus plexippus

Photo by joanbstanley
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

To 4 in. Rich cinnamon-orange with black veins. Rows of white spots on the black wing borders and on body.

Habitat:

Spotted nectaring on variegated privet.

Reference Links:

Monarch (butterfly)

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Comments (1)
annorion
Lovely Monarch! Would make a nice addition to the Monarch Migration Mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8100349 if you would like to add it!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Monarch Migration
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PublishedApril 12, 2012

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