monarch butterfly

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A butterfly of the species Danaus plexippus, native to North and Central America.
    — A US study published earlier this year found that dust emitted when seeds treated with neonicotinoids are planted causes sub-lethal effects in caterpillars of the monarch butterfly.

词形变化

monarch butterflies plural

词源

Believed to have been named in honor of King William III of England, as the butterfly’s main color is that of the king’s secondary title, Prince of Orange.
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