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the early settlers of Colonial America were impressed with this striking insect and gave it the name "monarch" in honor of "King William, Prince of Orange, stateholder of Holland, and later King of England
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe common name "Monarch" was first published in 1874 by Samuel H. Scudder because "it is one of the largest of our butterflies, and rules a vast domain" .
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∙ 12y agoBecause its a fly with butter wings XD
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∙ 12y agomonarch is french for beauty outside
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How can humans and monarch butterflies be similar?
Well, this is a pretty hard question, but when I first saw this question I thought that the name 'monarch' butterflies referred to kings or queens. And it is true, monarch butterflies are the true kings and queens of the butterfly family.
What are monarch butterflies relatives?
In the US, Queens and Soldiers. Any butterfly that has a scientific name of 'Danaus' is a relative of the Monarch.
Does Jamaica have monarch butterflies?
no jamaca does not have monarch butterflies however they do pass by while migrating.
Why do monarch butterflies migrate to mexico?
the monarch butterfly
Do monarch butterflies migrate through Colorado?
Some monarch butterflies do indeed migrate through the state of Colorado. Monarch butterflies migrate to warmer regions during the winter.
What are the monarch butterflies closes relatives?
Monarch butterflies are large, black and orange in color with white spots. Monarch butterflies closest relatives are the milkweed butterflies.
Are monarch butterflies warm or cold blooded?
Monarch butterflies are cold blooded just like all insects. Monarch butterflies rest in the sun and shiver their wings to warm up when they are cold.
Are monarch butterflies social?
no
Are monarch butterflies extinct?
no
Are monarch butterflies rare?
No
How do you spell monarch butterfly?
The spelling is "monarch butterfly" (plural "monarch butterflies").
What insect has the longest annual migration traveling from Canada to Mexico?
Millions of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) qualify as such.
