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How does a monarch butterfly camouflage?

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It doesn't. It does the opposite. The conspicuous bright colors of the Monarch butterfly are an example of aposematic or warning coloration. The bright colors warn potential predators to stay away. read more

Monarch butterflies taste bad and have poisonous characteristics. This is due to the caterpillars sequestering cardenolides from milkweed, their foodplant. This toxin is retained in the body of the adult. Attempting to eat a Monarch is a bad experience that birds remember. read more

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