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Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus Habitat: Milkweed; meadow Danaus,Danaus plexippus,Geotagged,Monarch butterfly,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva,monarch caterpillar Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Hard to decide which is more fascinating the butterfly or the caterpillar! Posted 3 years ago
    1. I agree! Posted 3 years ago
  2. Nice one Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks :) Posted 3 years ago

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The monarch butterfly or simply monarch is a milkweed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Other common names depending on region include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black veined brown. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 31, 2022. Captured Aug 6, 2021 08:06 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm