Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae

Danaus plexippus  

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
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© Laz Dunis 2008
Brisbane, QLD (Oct, 2008)
Common Names
  • Monarch
  • Wanderer

The Monarch is a late arrival in Australia. It has become established here since its food plants have been introduced.

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Monarch

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Monarch

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Monarch

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Monarch

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Monarch

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Monarch

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Male Monarch

Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Female Monarch