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Insects
Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
- Diet
- Nectarivore
- Lifespan
- 2-12 months
- Weight
- 0.00025-0.0005 kg
- Conservation
- Endangered
The Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a nectarivore species found in Worldwide except Antarctica. It typically lives 2-12 months, weighing around 0.00025-0.0005 kg, and is currently classified as Endangered on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the butterfly: Monarchs migrate up to 4,800 km between Mexico and Canada.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.