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monarch butterfly
noun
: a large migratory American butterfly (Danaus plexippus) that has orange-brown wings with black veins and borders and a larva that feeds on milkweed
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The most recent annual count for the eastern monarch butterfly population was the second-lowest ever recorded.
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2024
The theme follows the colors of orange and purple, and a beautiful swarm of monarch butterflies get released towards the end.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 June 2024
Plant native milkweed to welcome monarch butterflies .
—Holly Burns, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
The dedication was meant to be an embodiment of Catherine’s love and kindness for all living things, as the animal sanctuary founded in her honor continues its work to conserve, protect and create habitats for monarch butterflies.
—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2024
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2024
The theme follows the colors of orange and purple, and a beautiful swarm of monarch butterflies get released towards the end.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 June 2024
Plant native milkweed to welcome monarch butterflies .
—Holly Burns, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
The dedication was meant to be an embodiment of Catherine’s love and kindness for all living things, as the animal sanctuary founded in her honor continues its work to conserve, protect and create habitats for monarch butterflies.
—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2024
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“Monarch butterfly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monarch%20butterfly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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