Getting To Know The Monarch Butterfly
By Lee Dobbins

The monarch butterfly is the most recognizable butterfly in the world, mainly due to its easily identifiable pattern and color on its wings. The monarch has a distinctive orange and black pattern on its wings. Male's butterflies will have a central black spot on its hind wings as well as being a bit larger than female monarchs. Female monarchs will have darker veins on their veins, though his may be difficult to make out.

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