Jan 16, 2026monarch butterfly, (danaus plexippus), familiar member of the milkweed butterfly group (subfamily danainae, order lepidoptera) known for its large size, its orange and black wings, and its. Nov 6, 2024the monarch butterfly is known by scientists as danaus plexippus, which in greek literally means "sleepy transformation." the name evokes the species' ability to hibernate and metamorphize. Monarch butterflies are pollinators that are well known for their impressive long-distance migration and their recent declines.
The species highlights the need for conservation efforts for all pollinators.
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