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Monarch Butterfly


Monarch Butterfly

Danas plexippus

The Monarch larvae feed on milkweed.  Both adults and larvae are distasteful to birds, as advertised by their bright orange, black and white colors.  The larvae forms a "J" before pupating, as seen here. 

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