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Monarch

Danaus plexippus

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Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

1 years

Length

5 cm

Weight

0 g

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

世界で最も驚くべき渡り昆虫の一つで、オオカバマダラ（Danaus plexippus）は北アメリカ北部の繁殖地とメキシコの山岳森林の越冬地との間を最大 4,800 km の多世代往復移動を行います。鮮やかなオレンジと黒の翅は幼虫時に食べたトウワタから得た毒性を捕食者に警告します。1990年代以降、繁殖地の消失、農薬、気候変動により越冬個体群が 80%以上減少し、絶滅危惧種に指定されています。

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

Monarch is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Full Taxonomy

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Danaus (Milkweed Butterflies)

Species

Danaus plexippus (Monarch)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mariposa Monarca

French monarque

German Monarch

Similar Species in Danaus

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Common Tiger Butterfly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Monarch?

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

Where does Monarch live?

Monarch 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 Monarch belong to?

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

What does Monarch eat?

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

How long does Monarch live?

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

What kingdom does Monarch belong to?

Monarch (Danaus plexippus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Monarch?

The closest relatives of Monarch in the genus Danaus include Common Tiger Butterfly, Queen, African Monarch.