Family: Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies).Geographic Distribution: Worldwide.
Wingspan: 75-100 mm (3-4 in).
Larval host plants: Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.).
Habitats: Highly adaptable. Common in fields and meadows, as well as more urbanized areas.
Identification: Probably the most easily recognizable butterfly of all: orange wings with black borders and venation. Males can be distinguished by the presence of a single black spot on each hindwing.