Danaus plexippus

1 Monarch at Bega, NSW

Danaus plexippus at Bega, NSW - 7 Apr 2020
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Identification history

Danaus plexippus 7 Apr 2020 MatthewHiggins

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As is evident in the photo, the Monarch is feeding on a thistle flower.

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JackieMiles wrote:
   9 Apr 2020
And I believe it is a male due to having that little swelling on the vein in the hindwing.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 7 Apr 2020 10:53 AM Recorded on
  • MatthewHiggins Recorded by

Species information

  • Danaus plexippus Scientific name
  • Monarch Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1326.7m Recorded at altitude
  • 51 images trained Machine learning
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