HOW TO GENDER IDENTIFY MONARCH BUTTERFLIES AND PUPAE
* MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
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The Monarch Butterfly on the left has spot on its hindwings. These are 'scent spots' that give off pheramones to attract the female butterfly.
The Monarch Butterfly on the right is a female. She does not have 'scent spots' and her wing veins are thicker than the males.
The Monarch Butterfly on the right is a female. She does not have 'scent spots' and her wing veins are thicker than the males.
* PUPAE
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The Monarch Chrysalis on the left has an indentation that stops level with the black dots. This denotes a male.
The Monarch Chrysalis on the right is a female because the indentation on her chrysalis sits below the black dots.
The Monarch Chrysalis on the right is a female because the indentation on her chrysalis sits below the black dots.
