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

Danaus gilippus thersippus immatures USA: TEXAS, Denton County, The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 29-VII-2009. On tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica.   —   © Bryan E. Reynolds