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Danaus plexippus larva Danaus plexippus larva feeding on Red Milkweed (Ascelpias incarnata). Asclepias incarnata,Danaus plexippus,Danaus plexippus larva,Geotagged,Monarch butterfly,Summer,United States,caterpillar,milkweed,red milkweed,striped caterpillar Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. It looks like it is enjoying itself, Gary! <3 Posted 6 years ago

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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 Gary B
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Uploaded Mar 6, 2019. Captured Sep 5, 2017 16:49 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/172s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm