Framed Danaus Plexippus (Monarch Butterfly)

The Monarch butterfly, scientifically known as Danaus plexippus, is an American native famous for its vibrant orange wings with black veins and white-spotted borders. It is world-renowned for its epic annual migration, where millions fly thousands of miles to specific forests in Mexico and California. By consuming milkweed, Danaus plexippus becomes toxic to predators, using its bold colors as a visual warning to stay away.