Monarch Butterflies How Many Monarchs in the Garden? There are 8 butterflies, but only 7 are Monarch butterflies! The 8th butterfly (circled below) is a close relative of the monarch. It is called a "Queen." The Queen is found in the southern United States, so it can be confused with monarchs there. Take a close-up look at a Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus). Now compare it to a Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). Make a sketch of each butterfly species. How many differences do you notice between the two species? Describe the ways two species are similar and different. Now practice some more butterfly identification >> Photo courtesy of Linda Schemmer

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