Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Least Concern
An orange-and-black butterfly famous for its migration: eastern monarchs fly up to 3,000 miles to overwinter in Mexican forests. Caterpillars feed only on milkweed, which makes them toxic to predators.
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