The Danaus plexippus, commonly known as the monarch butterfly, is renowned for its striking orange and black wings. It inhabits fields, meadows, and gardens across North America. Notable for its vast migratory journey spanning thousands of miles to central Mexico, the monarch plays a crucial role in pollination and is a key indicator of environmental health.

Danaus plexippus, commonly known as the monarch butterfly, is native to North America. It is primarily found across the United States, southern Canada, and northern Mexico. The species is also found in parts of Central America and the Caribbean.

The monarch butterfly inhabits a wide range of environments, including meadows, fields, prairies, and open areas with abundant flowering plants. It prefers regions with temperate climates, where temperatures are moderate and seasonal variations support its life cycle, particularly during migration and breeding.

Monarchs are known for their migratory behavior, traveling thousands of miles from breeding grounds in North America to overwintering sites in central Mexico. They rely heavily on milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.) as their primary host for laying eggs and as a food source for larvae. Adult monarchs feed on nectar from a variety of flowering plants, contributing to pollination.