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Danaus plexippus larva A little clarity sacrificed for depth of field here, apologies. <br /> 40 mm length Danaus plexippus,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Macro,Monarch butterfly,Summer,United States,fauna,insect,larva,monarch caterpillar,pennsylvania Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Danaus plexippus larva

A little clarity sacrificed for depth of field here, apologies.
40 mm length

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    Christine Young
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    No apologies needed, Ruth; it's a great shot! I have a soft spot for Monarchs and love finding any of their life stages! Posted 6 years ago

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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 Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Oct 4, 2018. Captured Aug 31, 2015 15:00 in 108 Water St, Coal Center, PA 15423, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/166s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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