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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 Jef braund
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By Jef braund

Public Domain
Uploaded Jun 16, 2016. Captured Jun 14, 2016 02:55 in Unit 4/69 Paringa Parade, Old Noarlunga SA 5168, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO400
  • 220mm