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| − | The '''Monarch Butterfly''' (also known as '''monarch''') is a brown-orange [[insect|butterfly]] that can be found in [[September]], [[October]], and [[November]]. It is very common. Like most [[bugs]], the creature sells for a considerably lower amount than all [[fish]] - in this case, lower than all of them. It is the only butterfly to appear during the [[autumn]] and one of four bugs (itself, the [[cricket]], the [[Bell Cricket]], and the [[migratory locust]]) to be limited to autumn. | + | The '''Monarch Butterfly''' (also known as '''monarch''') is a brown-orange [[insect|butterfly]] that can be found in [[September]], [[October]], and [[November]]. It is very common. Like most [[bugs]], the creature sells for a considerably lower amount than all [[fish]] - in this case, lower than all of them. It is the only butterfly to appear during the [[autumn]] and one is of four bugs (itself, the [[cricket]], the [[Bell Cricket]], and the [[migratory locust]]) to be limited to autumn. |
==Donating to the Museum== | ==Donating to the Museum== | ||
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===In ''Wild World'' === | ===In ''Wild World'' === | ||
| − | ''"The monarch butterfly got its regal name because of its orange coloring, wot? Yes, it reminded people of the king of England, aka William of Orange. To be perfectly honest, if I were His Highness, I'd be rather miffed! Blech! Truly, to have a filthy bug remind people of you... Absolutely appalling, wot''!" | + | : ''"The monarch butterfly got its regal name because of its orange coloring, wot? Yes, it reminded people of the king of England, aka William of Orange. To be perfectly honest, if I were His Highness, I'd be rather miffed! Blech! Truly, to have a filthy bug remind people of you... Absolutely appalling, wot''!" —[[Blathers]] |
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| + | The monarch butterfly can be seen in flying around the upper right corner of the first bug room, occasionally perching on flowers. | ||
===In ''City Folk''=== | ===In ''City Folk''=== | ||
| − | + | : ''"Monarch butterflies are quite colorful, aren't they? ...As it happens, the colors indicate they're poisonous! I certainly start to feel queasy when I look at one. Though that happens with all bugs..."'' —[[Blathers]] | |
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| − | ''"Monarch butterflies are quite colorful, aren't they? ...As it happens, the colors indicate they're poisonous! I certainly start to feel queasy when I look at one. | ||
After donation, it can be seen flying around on the upper tier of the insect exhibit. | After donation, it can be seen flying around on the upper tier of the insect exhibit. | ||
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==Further Information== | ==Further Information== | ||
| − | The monarch | + | [[Image:Monarchreal!.jpg|thumb|left|220px|alt=A bright orange male monarch butterfly perched on a pink flower.|A male monarch butterfly.]] |
| − | + | The monarch, sometimes known as the wanderer, is a milkweed butterfly with a wingspan ranging from 8.9 to 10.2 cm. Native to North America, the monarch can also be found in New Zealand, Australia, Portuguese archipelagos, and occasionally in Western Europe. Aside from their vivid orange colouration, the monarch is famous for its annual migration to and from North and South America, of which no single individual survives — the entire journey takes three to four generations of monarchs to complete. Due to their milkweed diet, the monarch is toxic, or at the very least distasteful to many would-be predators. The highest concentration of toxins can be found in the wings and abdomen of the monarch. The males have a brighter colouration than the females, and are slightly larger. | |
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{{Bugs}} | {{Bugs}} | ||
[[Category:Insect]] | [[Category:Insect]] | ||
[[Category:Stubs]] | [[Category:Stubs]] | ||
Revision as of 17:14, December 30, 2010
- "I caught a monarch butterfly! To me, Your Majesty!" —City Folk
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The Monarch Butterfly (also known as monarch) is a brown-orange butterfly that can be found in September, October, and November. It is very common. Like most bugs, the creature sells for a considerably lower amount than all fish - in this case, lower than all of them. It is the only butterfly to appear during the autumn and one is of four bugs (itself, the cricket, the Bell Cricket, and the migratory locust) to be limited to autumn.
Donating to the Museum
In Wild World
- "The monarch butterfly got its regal name because of its orange coloring, wot? Yes, it reminded people of the king of England, aka William of Orange. To be perfectly honest, if I were His Highness, I'd be rather miffed! Blech! Truly, to have a filthy bug remind people of you... Absolutely appalling, wot!" —Blathers
The monarch butterfly can be seen in flying around the upper right corner of the first bug room, occasionally perching on flowers.
In City Folk
- "Monarch butterflies are quite colorful, aren't they? ...As it happens, the colors indicate they're poisonous! I certainly start to feel queasy when I look at one. Though that happens with all bugs..." —Blathers
After donation, it can be seen flying around on the upper tier of the insect exhibit.
Bug Encyclopedia Information
In Wild World and City Folk, players can access information about fish and insects in the menu. Regarding the monarch butterfly:
Wild World
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City Folk
Further Information
The monarch, sometimes known as the wanderer, is a milkweed butterfly with a wingspan ranging from 8.9 to 10.2 cm. Native to North America, the monarch can also be found in New Zealand, Australia, Portuguese archipelagos, and occasionally in Western Europe. Aside from their vivid orange colouration, the monarch is famous for its annual migration to and from North and South America, of which no single individual survives — the entire journey takes three to four generations of monarchs to complete. Due to their milkweed diet, the monarch is toxic, or at the very least distasteful to many would-be predators. The highest concentration of toxins can be found in the wings and abdomen of the monarch. The males have a brighter colouration than the females, and are slightly larger.
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