Monarch Butterfly

1. Monarch Butterfly Done By: Alenia Low Welcome to Alenia’s presentation talk

2. Introduction • Since the 19th century, the Monarch Butterfly has been found in the country New Zealand. Its wings feature is easily recognized by its orange and black pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9–10.2 centimetres. We identify the male and female butterflies by its size. The male butterfly has a spot  in the center of each hind wing the spot is called androconium.

3. Description • The upper side of the wingsare tawny orange, the veins and margins are black. The margins are two series of small white spots. The fore wings also have a few orange spots near the tip. The underside of the butterfly’s wings is similar but the tip of the fore wing and the hind wing are yellow-brown instead of tawny orange. The white spots are larger.

4. Habitat • The Monarch butterflies can be found at places such as fields, meadows, suburban parks, gardens, trees, and even roadsides.

5. Threats • Recent illegal deforestation of the monarch’s overwintering grounds have led to a drastic reduction in the butterfly's population. Efforts to classify it as a protected species and to restore its habitat are under way.

6. This graph here shows the population of the Monarch butterfly

7. Conservation efforts • There is a program called World wildlife Nature it is to promote the conservation of butterflies.

8. Glossary • Tawny- Of a dark yellowish or dull yellowish colour. • Veins- one of the system or branching vessels in our body.

9. Sources Information Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly Image credit: peripheralarbor.com tpwd.state.tx.us arkive.org