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The Monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly, perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies, although it can be found in Western Europe as well as Australia and New Zealand. Its wings feature an easily recognizable orange and black pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9 to 10.2 centimetres (3.5 to 4.0 in).Photo credit: Derek Ramsey