Lord of the far skies, wide-ranger, migrator in endless millions, evil-tasting king of the butterflies, so is the Monarch. Even the islands of the south seas, even isolated Australia, and mysterious Nee Guinea, know the Monarch. The bad taste he has that causes birds to shun him has allowed him to proudly spread his wings unchallenged across the hemispheres. Lesser butterflies, notably the Viceroy have sought to copy his regal beauty for protection. The Monarch’s larger size, his bright red brown coloring and his more numerous white spots, distinguish him from the rival.

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