Monarch Butterfly
(Family Nymphalidae)
This protected species of butterfly is known as the Monarch or Milkweed butterfly. Easily recognized
by it warm orange background with black and white markings. These bright colours warn predators
that it is toxic. The monarch feed on milkweed and uses the poison in this plant for its own defense. MORE!
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