Monarch Butterflies - Facts for Kids

Monarch butterfly with orange and black wings, on a purple flower.

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Facts About Monarch Butterflies For Kids

The scientific name for Monarch butterflies is Danaus plexippus, which means “sleepy transformation” in Greek!

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