How many legs does a monarch butterfly have?

All butterflies have six legs. However, one of the largest families of butterflies is Nymphalidae. These are often called 4 footed butterflies because they only stand on their middle and rear pairs of legs, while the front pair is curled up. The Monarch butterfly is a famous example. read more

All butterflies have SIX legs and feet. In some species such as the monarch, the front pair of legs remains tucked up under the body most of the time, and are difficult to see. The life cycle of a Monarch includes a change of form called complete metamorphosis. read more