Monarch

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The Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae), in the family Nymphalidae. It is perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies. Since the 19th century, (1871) it has been found in both New Zealand, and Australia where it is called the Wanderer.
In Europe it is resident in the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Madeira, and is found as an occasional migrant in Western Europe. Its wings feature an easily recognizable orange and black pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9–10.2 centimetres (3½â€“4 in)
Female Monarchs have darker veins on their wings, and the males have a spot called the "androconium" in the centre of each hind wing from which pheromones are released. Males are also slightly larger.
The Monarch is famous for its southward migration and northward return in summer in the Americas.

Shadow_Chaser Uploaded by Shadow_Chaser on Feb 6, 2011. Monarch - Desktop Nexus Animals Download free wallpapers and background images: Monarch. Desktop Nexus Animals background ID 585354. The Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae), in the family Nymphalidae. It is perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies. Since the 19th century, (1871) it has been found in both New Zealand, and Australia where it is called the Wanderer.
In Europe it is resident in the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Madeira, and is found as an occasional migrant in Western Europe. Its wings feature an easily recognizable orange and black pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9–10.2 centimetres (3½â€“4 in)
Female Monarchs have darker veins on their wings, and the males have a spot called the "androconium" in the centre of each hind wing from which pheromones are released. Males are also slightly larger.
The Monarch is famous for its southward migration and northward return in summer in the Americas. 4.1