Monarch (Danaus plexippus, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This is an extremely rare migrant from North America.
Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Wingspan: 95-100mm
Foodplant(s): milkweeds (Asclepias spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-November
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Open, flowery meadows.

Regional Information

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59.001 (BF1630) Monarch Danaus plexippus, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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