Monarch butterfly

The Monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae), in the family Nymphalidae. It is perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies. Since the 19th century, it has been found in New Zealand, and in Australia since 1871 where it is called the Wanderer. In Australia it is also known as the wanderer butterfly. In Europe it is resident in...

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  • Danaus plexippus

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Administrative division Kind of symbol Date adopted
    • 1995
    • 2000
    • 1995
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