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Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus Probably a third instar...The black and yellow bands on the abdomen are darker and more distinct than those of the second instar. Also, the first set of thoracic legs is smaller than the other two, and is closer to the head. Time in this larval stage is usually 1-3 days (temperature dependent).<br /> <br /> Spotted on milkweed that was growing on the edge of a pond. I was looking for monarch eggs and was surprised to find this larva instead!<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62058/monarch_caterpillar_-_danaus_plexippus.html" title="Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/62058_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=0B1D6AosgNyD4yvVlQam%2FjskeLw%3D" width="200" height="170" alt="Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus Probably a third instar...The black and yellow bands on the abdomen are darker and more distinct than those of the second instar. Also, the first set of thoracic legs is smaller than the other two, and is closer to the head. Time in this larval stage is usually 1-3 days (temperature dependent).<br /> <br /> Spotted on milkweed that was growing on the edge of a pond. I was looking for monarch eggs and was surprised to find this larva instead! The tip of this milkweed plant broke off and you can see the sap oozing out of the end.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62057/monarch_caterpillar_-_danaus_plexippus.html Danaus plexippus,Geotagged,Monarch butterfly,Summer,United States,caterpillar,danaus,larva,monarch,monarch caterpillar" /></a></figure> Danaus,Danaus plexippus,Geotagged,Monarch butterfly,Summer,United States,caterpillar,larva,monarch,monarch caterpillar Click/tap to enlarge

Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus

Probably a third instar...The black and yellow bands on the abdomen are darker and more distinct than those of the second instar. Also, the first set of thoracic legs is smaller than the other two, and is closer to the head. Time in this larval stage is usually 1-3 days (temperature dependent).

Spotted on milkweed that was growing on the edge of a pond. I was looking for monarch eggs and was surprised to find this larva instead!

Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus Probably a third instar...The black and yellow bands on the abdomen are darker and more distinct than those of the second instar. Also, the first set of thoracic legs is smaller than the other two, and is closer to the head. Time in this larval stage is usually 1-3 days (temperature dependent).<br /> <br /> Spotted on milkweed that was growing on the edge of a pond. I was looking for monarch eggs and was surprised to find this larva instead! The tip of this milkweed plant broke off and you can see the sap oozing out of the end.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62057/monarch_caterpillar_-_danaus_plexippus.html Danaus plexippus,Geotagged,Monarch butterfly,Summer,United States,caterpillar,danaus,larva,monarch,monarch caterpillar

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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 Jun 26, 2018. Captured Jun 26, 2018 11:17 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.