Queen butterfly. Florida
The Queen butterfly (Danaus galippus) looks very similar to the Monarch butterfly, especially with its wings closed, and its caterpillars also eat milkweed. Once you know a few simple tricks, though, it's easy to tell the two apart. Range: Monarchs have a much wider range. With their wings open, the difference is even more obvious. The Queen is solid, the Monarch has varied coloration.
Queen butterfly. Florida
The Queen butterfly (Danaus galippus) looks very similar to the Monarch butterfly, especially with its wings closed, and its caterpillars also eat milkweed. Once you know a few simple tricks, though, it's easy to tell the two apart. Range: Monarchs have a much wider range. With their wings open, the difference is even more obvious. The Queen is solid, the Monarch has varied coloration.