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Plants And Animals That We Shouldn't Ever Touch

Posted by Bill Rippel on January 14, 2022 - 1:41am

63. Monarch Butterflies

During his chat with Loyola University, Rivers offered up a surprising revelation. He said, “One of the deadliest insects you’ll find in Maryland is one you never think of, and that’s the monarch butterfly. Its orange-and-black coloring is actually sending the message to stay away.” When the butterflies are still caterpillars, they eat a poisonous plant called milkweed. So, don’t touch them.

Simon Keighley That's a surprise - I wouldn't have thought the monarch butterfly was one of the deadliest insects - thanks for the warning, Bill.
January 14, 2022 at 9:13am
Charles Phillips WOW. Caught so many of these butterflies as a child, I am fortunate that I did not have any negative reactions.
January 14, 2022 at 3:06am