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Danaus plexippus  Danaus plexippus nectaring on flowers of Blazingstar (Liatris aspera). Danaus plexippus,Geotagged,Monarch butterfly,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus nectaring on flowers of Blazingstar (Liatris aspera).

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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 Aug 15, 2019. Captured Aug 14, 2019 15:57 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/197s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm