monarch butterfly danaus plexippus known for its striking orange and black |
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wings with white spots along the outer edges. The distinct pattern serves as a warning to predators due to the toxic compounds the butterfly acquires through its diet of milkweed. Monarchs are famous for their long migrations across North America, traveling thousands of miles from breeding grounds in Canada and the United States to overwintering sites in central Mexico. |
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