African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus), Table Mountain National Park, South Africa

African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus), Table Mountain National Park, South Africa

Danaus chrysippus, known as the African Monarch, is a common butterfly which is widespread in Asia and Africa. The African Monarch is believed to be one of the first butterflies to be used in art. A 3500 year old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest illustration of this species.

  • Produced by:
    Peter Prokosch
  • Year:
    01/03/2012

African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus), Table Mountain National Park, South Africa

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