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Genus: Danaus, Kluk, 1802.
Species: plexippus.
FW Length: 41-48 mm.
Geographic Range: Widespread and common in all open areas on both slopes, from sea level to 2500 m. Especially common in pasturelands above 1500 m, where the hostplant is an abundant weed.
Host Plant (s): Asclepias curassavica, other Asclepias spp. (Asclepiadaceae).
Unique Characteristics: The Costa Rican population differ from the migratory North American population by not having the FW margin excavated.
| Metamorphosis
Time Life (days) |
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| Egg |
Caterpillar |
Chysalis |
Butterfly
Life |
| 12 |
55-60 |
15-20 |
21 |
| Total
Proccess: 103-113 |
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