The monarch butterfly, scientifically known as Danaus plexippus, translates to “sleepy transformation” in Greek, highlighting their ability to hibernate and undergo metamorphosis.

Monarch butterflies are characterized by their deep orange wings with black margins. The wings feature two rows of orange or white spots and veins outlined in black. They have two sets of wings with a wingspan of 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 centimeters).

Scientific Classification:

• Common Name: Monarch Butterfly
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Lepidoptera
• Family: Danaidae
• Genus Species: Danaus plexippus