Queen is a common butterfly in the southernmost parts of the US, with strays regularly turning up further north. Compare with the similar Soldier and Monarch.

Miami-Dade Co., FL 6/28/2010.

Rare in North Carolina, Queen is most frequently found in the Fort Fisher area south of Wilmington.

Ft. Fisher, New Hanover Co., NC 8/29/09.

Compare with the closely related and much more common Monarch (Danaus plexippus).

Ft. Fisher, New Hanover Co., NC 8/29/09.

Ft. Fisher, New Hanover Co., NC 10/5/02.

Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/13/04.

Queen (Danaus gilippus) (left) and two Soldiers (Danaus eresimus).

Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/13/04.