Danaus gilippus thersippus (H. Bates, 1863);  Comments: continental; SW USA & TX (strays far N) to Colombia TL: Panama.

Danaus gilippus thersippus foodplant USA: OKLAHOMA, Cleveland County, Lexington Wildlife Management Area, 12-V-2012. Green Comet Milkweed, Asclepias viridiflora.   —   © Bryan E. Reynolds