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Idaho State Insect:
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The Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) was designated the official state insect of Idaho in1992. Both the caterpillar and adult monarch butterfly are brilliant in color as a warning to predators - the monarch ingests toxins from the milkweed plant which are poisonous.
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The State of Idaho - State Symbols: Gov James E. Risch
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Monarch Butterfly USA
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Idaho Symbols & Icons: |
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bird - raptor |
flag - seal |
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