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  2. Monarch butterfly - Wikipedia

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    Chinese mantis feeding on a monarch butterfly. The species also feeds on monarch caterpillars, being resistant to their toxins and gutting them prior to consumption to remove most of the toxins. [119] The monarch's white morph appeared in Oahu after the 1965–1966 introduction of two bulbul bird species, Pycnonotus cafer and Pycnonotus jocosus.

  3. All About the Monarch Butterfly: A Free Lesson Plan - AOL

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    The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an amazing life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larvae, pupa ...

  4. A Visual Guide to Monarch Butterflies - AOL

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    Few insects are as beloved as the monarch butterfly. These fascinating creatures are beautiful, boldly colored and surprisingly strong — the North American monarch migrating thousands of miles ...

  5. Caterpillar - Wikipedia

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    These toxic species, such as the cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) and monarch (Danaus plexippus) caterpillars, usually advertise themselves with the danger colors of red, yellow and black, often in bright stripes (see aposematism). Any predator that attempts to eat a caterpillar with an aggressive defense mechanism will learn and avoid future ...

  6. Nymphalidae - Wikipedia

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    Many species are brightly coloured and include popular species such as the emperors, monarch butterfly, admirals, tortoiseshells, and fritillaries. However, the under wings are, in contrast, often dull and in some species look remarkably like dead leaves, or are much paler, producing a cryptic effect that helps the butterflies blend into their ...

  7. October is Monarch Butterflies Month in NJ thanks to local ...

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    Milkweed is vital to monarch butterflies as it is the only plant upon which monarch caterpillars can live and feed, according to the NJDEP. ... "The monarch is an umbrella species, it tells us how ...

  8. Danaus chrysippus - Wikipedia

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    Danaus chrysippus, also known as the plain tiger, [1] [2] African queen, [2] or African monarch, is a medium-sized butterfly widespread in Asia, Australia and Africa. [2] It belongs to the Danainae subfamily of the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae .

  9. Monarch butterflies appear to be everywhere these days. Is ...

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    Milkweed, of course, is the only food that monarch caterpillars eat, making it crucial for their survival. But here we come to the struggle between creating habitat and pretty landscapes in our yards.