Milkweed Butterflies: Queen
Danaus gilippus

Queen Sightings
Size: Wingspan ranges from 2.63" - 3.88"
Habitat: Fields, meadows, open areas
Occurrence Level: Rare stray
Flight Period: August
Larval Host Plant: Milkweeds and milkweed vines

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Queen
Monroe County, FL. November 25, 2012


Queen
Brooks County, TX. November 11, 2013