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A beautiful monarch butterfly, flying from blossom to blossom of a butterfly bush.

Monarch butterfly sanctuary in San José del Rincón, State of Mexico. Each year, butterflies travel more than 2,500 miles from the forests of the United States and Canada, where they reproduce, to the forests of central Mexico, where they hibernate. Mexico has a protected natural area known as the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere, located in the states of Michoacán and the State of Mexico. It is currently recognized by UNESCO as a natural world heritage site.

Yellow butterfly on a flower in the garden. Close-up.

Close-up of a beautiful butterfly. Viewed at Butterfly Gardens located in Victoria, British Columbia.

The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) on the flower garden.

Monarches butterfly food source is nectar from flowers

Monarch butterfly sitting on a tropical flower.

Beautiful monarch butterfly, danaus plexippus, with wings spread wide on a red flower with green bokeh leaves background

A monarch butterfly, take a break on a leave in the jungle of Guatemala.

Female Monarch butterfly laying an egg on the underside of a milkweed plant leaf

Monarch butterfly enjoying a native tropical milkweed in the natural surroundings of Orlando Wetlands Park in central Florida. The park is a large marsh area which is home to numerous birds, mammals, and reptiles.

Beautiful butterfly on a pink flower with beautiful background bur (bokeh)

A beautiful monarch butterfly, feeding on the flowers of a butterfly bush.

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), with open wings, on a green leaf

$Tiger Longwing (Heliconius hecale) Found throughout tropical regions of Central and South America, Heliconius hecale is notable for its advanced cognitive abilities—particularly spatial memory used to revisit favored feeding sites. This behavior makes it a valuable model in studies on insect learning and memory.\nUnlike most butterfly species, the Tiger Longwing has an extended adult lifespan of up to six months, attributed to its pollen-rich diet. Pollen not only enhances longevity but also contributes defensive compounds that deter predators—a classic case of chemically mediated aposematism.\nWith its striking black, orange, and yellow patterning, H. hecale is also used in mimicry studies, as it participates in Müllerian mimicry rings with other toxic species. Its ecological role extends to pollination, linking its survival strategies to broader tropical biodiversity dynamics.$

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Monarch catapillars food source is milkweed

Orange-spotted tiger clearwing or disturbed tigerwing butterfly native to the Mexican rainforest

Monarch butterfly feeding in pollinating flowers during shiny sunny day

$Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) resting on a coastal cypress tree branch in their winter nesting area.\n\nTaken in Santa Cruz, California, USA$

Monarch Butterfly settling on trees at Pismo Beach Monarch Groove

A beautiful monarch butterfly has just emerged from her chrysalis.

$Butterflies play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by acting as pollinators, supporting plant reproduction, and contributing to biodiversity. Their presence indicates a healthy environment, making them essential for sustainable ecosystems. Protecting butterfly habitats is a step toward a greener and more balanced planet.\nLocation: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (India)$

$Monarch butterfly \n(Danaus plexippus)$

High angle close up overhead view of Monarch Butterfly on plant with spread wings.

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