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Diseased Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus This caterpillar was very dead. The likely cause of death is either Pseudomonas or NPV.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Milkweed; garden Danaus plexippus,Geotagged,Monarch butterfly,NPV,Summer,United States,caterpillar,danaus,larva,monarch,pseudomonas Click/tap to enlarge

Diseased Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus

This caterpillar was very dead. The likely cause of death is either Pseudomonas or NPV.

Habitat: Milkweed; garden

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The Monarch butterfly

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.

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

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Uploaded Jan 3, 2024. Captured Jul 31, 2022 08:14 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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