Overview
Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweeds and retain defensive compounds from their host plants. Several populations migrate across generations between breeding and overwintering regions.
Physical characteristics
Length8–10 cm
Weight0.0–0.0 kg
Typical lifespan1 years
DietHerbivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
GrasslandOpen WoodlandMeadowGarden
Range
North AmericaCentral America
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