Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Monarch is a well known butterfly famous for its migration pattern from Southern Canada to Mexico. Single individium may fly thousands of kilometers during late summer and autumn towards Mexico and return on a generational migration back to North.
Common Names
| 🇨🇦 | Monarch Butterfly |
| 🇫🇷 | Monarque |
| 🇩🇪 | Monarchfalter |
| 🇲🇽 | Monarca |
Taxonomy
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
Characteristics
| Weight | 0.05-0.06g |
| Wingspan | 10-12cm |
Identification and Similar Species
A large size butterfly with black/orange (female) or brown/orange (male) wings. Body is black with small white spots. Around the wings there is a dark band (black or brown) with white spots.
Best Locations and Seasons for Sightings
This butterfly species is common around Montreal and can be spotted in different parks with diversity of wild flowers.
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc de la Frayère | - | x | - | - |
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from my park visit journals.
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Last updated: 2024-12-19