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8. I was just curious as to whether there is an obvious difference. A couple of years ago, I learned that Monarch...

Thu Aug 14, 2025, 11:35 AM

Aug 14

...butterflies do have an easily seen difference. The males have a dark spot on each wing, and the females do not.

https://monarchbutterflylifecycle.com/blogs/raise/male-or-female-monarch-butterfly-pictures

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Met Mr. Mantis outside. He hitched a ride inside. Nice fellow. [View all] George McGovern Aug 13 OP

Great photos! sheshe2 Aug 13 #1

Thank You sheshe2! He just must have hopped on from the porch. George McGovern Aug 13 #2

Mantises are my spirit insect! Laffy Kat Aug 13 #3

Wow Laffy Kat, so much for marital relations! Thanks! George McGovern Aug 14 #5

How do you know it's a he? 3catwoman3 Aug 13 #4

I love it! 10 Turtle Day Aug 14 #7

Great pictures. Thank you, George McGovern. debm55 Aug 14 #9