Monarch butterflies' big white spots help them fly better
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The big white spots seen on the wings of migratory monarch butterflies may have evolved to help them fly more efficiently on their long, hot journeys
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Monarch Butterfly Identification Guide - The National Wildlife Federation Blog
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New UGA research teaches more about Monarch butterflies' white spots
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The monarch butterfly's spots may be its superpower
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How to raise Monarch Butterflies - Feathers in the woods
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Promenade - The Underline
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From Caterpillar to Monarch Butterfly: A Magical Journey!
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The Secret in the Spots on Monarch Butterflies' Wings - The New York Times
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Backyard Ecology Blog, 2021
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Monarch Butterfly
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Monarch Butterfly Sightings: Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism
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Here's the local butterfly that mimics the Monarch
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Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle - Learn About Nature