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Mariposa Monarca

Danaus plexippus

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Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

1 years

Length

5 cm

Weight

0 g

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

Uno de los insectos migratorios mas notables del mundo, las mariposas monarca realizan migraciones de ida y vuelta de varias generaciones de hasta 4.800 km entre las areas de cria en el norte de America del Norte y los sitios de hibernacion en los bosques de montana de Mexico. Sus brillantes alas naranja y negro advierten a los depredadores de su toxicidad, derivada de las plantas de algodonillo que consumen como orugas. Amenazada, las poblaciones invernantes han disminuido mas del 80% desde la decada de 1990 debido a la perdida del habitat del algodonillo, los pesticidas y el cambio climatico.

Fun Facts

✨ They can taste with their feet.
✨ Their bright colors warn predators that they are toxic.
✨ No single butterfly completes the entire round-trip migration.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

🌲 Forest 🌿 Grassland

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Mariposa Monarca is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Danaus (Milkweed Butterflies)

Species

Danaus plexippus (Mariposa Monarca)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mariposa Monarca

French monarque

German Monarch

Similar Species in Danaus

Common Tiger Butterfly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mariposa Monarca?

The scientific name of Mariposa Monarca is Danaus plexippus. It belongs to the genus Danaus.

Where does Mariposa Monarca live?

Mariposa Monarca is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Mariposa Monarca belong to?

Mariposa Monarca (Danaus plexippus) belongs to the genus Danaus, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

What does Mariposa Monarca eat?

Mariposa Monarca is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Mariposa Monarca live?

Mariposa Monarca has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Mariposa Monarca belong to?

Mariposa Monarca (Danaus plexippus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Mariposa Monarca?

The closest relatives of Mariposa Monarca in the genus Danaus include mariposa tigre, Common Tiger Butterfly, Queen.