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Monarch

Danaus plexippus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Danaus

About

The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae. Other common names depending on region include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black veined brown. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species. Its wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange, and white pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9–10.2 cm (​3 1⁄2–4 in) The viceroy butterfly is similar in color and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Monarch?
The scientific name of Monarch is Danaus plexippus.
What kingdom does Monarch belong to?
Monarch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Monarch belong to?
Monarch belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Monarch belong to?
Monarch belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Monarch belong to?
Monarch belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Monarch belong to?
Monarch belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Monarch belong to?
Monarch belongs to the genus Danaus.