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Danaus plexippus Final instar feeding on Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). Danaus plexippus,Geotagged,Monarch butterfly,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Danaus plexippus

Final instar feeding on Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca).

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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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By Gary B

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Uploaded Aug 26, 2019. Captured Aug 24, 2019 16:53 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/443s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm