# 10193

Monarch
(Danaus plexippus)

Family: Nymphalidae
Sub Family: Danainae

This Monarch is on a native Blazing Star (Liatris graminifolia).The Monarch is the most widespread butterfly in the world. It migrates in the fall for the fir clad Mexican mtns.

Hosts: Milkweeds (Asclepias).

Photo taken on 10/02/99 in Franklin County, NC

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