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Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus Monarch larvae have a complex banding pattern of white, yellow, and black stripes.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Milkweed that was growing beside a pond.<br /> <br /> *I have seen many monarch caterpillars so far this summer, but only a few adults. Could be coincidence, or perhaps many are being predated upon.<br /> Danaus plexippus,Geotagged,Monarch butterfly,Summer,United States,caterpillar,danaus,larva,monarch,monarch caterpillar,monarch larva Click/tap to enlarge

Monarch Caterpillar - Danaus plexippus

Monarch larvae have a complex banding pattern of white, yellow, and black stripes.

Habitat: Milkweed that was growing beside a pond.

*I have seen many monarch caterpillars so far this summer, but only a few adults. Could be coincidence, or perhaps many are being predated upon.

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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 Aug 29, 2018. Captured Jul 17, 2018 09:34 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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