MONARCH BUTTERFLY

COLLECTA

The monarch butterfly may be the most familiar North American butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species. Its wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange, and white pattern, with a wingspan of 3 1⁄2–4 inches.

The eastern North American monarch population is notable for its annual southward late-summer/autumn migration from the northern and central United States and southern Canada to Florida and Mexico. During the fall migration, monarchs cover thousands of miles, with a corresponding multi-generational return north.

Monarchs have been bred on the International Space Station.

Measures 2.4"L x 2.4"H.

Age 3+