Danaus Plexippus (Noun)
Meaning
Large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The monarch butterfly, also known as danaus plexippus, is one of the most recognizable and iconic insects in North America.
- During their migratory patterns, danaus plexippus butterflies travel thousands of miles each year, crossing entire countries and ecosystems.
- The distinctive orange and black wings of the danaus plexippus serve as a warning to predators, signaling that the butterfly is toxic.
- Danaus plexippus caterpillars rely exclusively on milkweed plants for nutrition and growth, storing the plant's toxic compounds for their own defense.
- As a crucial pollinator and iconic species, conservation efforts often focus on protecting habitats and migration routes for the danaus plexippus.