milkweed butterfly
noun
: any of a family (Danaidae) or nymphalid subfamily (Danaine) of large butterflies feeding on plants of the milkweed family as larvae
especially
: monarch butterfly
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In the summertime, the park is a fantastic location to observe milkweed butterflies.
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Smithsonian, 6 June 2017
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“Milkweed butterfly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milkweed%20butterfly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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