Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

Common name: Monarch Butterfly
Latin name: Danaus plexippus
Origin: North America (widely distributed globally due to migration and introduction)
Lifespan: Around 2–6 weeks as an adult; migratory generations can live up to 8–9 months
Fun Fact: Monarchs are famous for their long-distance migration, traveling up to 4,000 km from North America to central Mexico. They are also toxic to predators due to the milkweed they consume as caterpillars.