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Monarch

Danaus plexippus

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

"The Monarch soars or floats in flight where the Viceroy is faster and has rapid wing beats. The easiest way to tell them apart is the Monarch has white spots all over its thorax and head."

Habitat:

Zoro Garden at Balboa Park, San Diego

Reference Links:

Monarch, Danaus plexippus

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PublishedAugust 24, 2012

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