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Giant monarch butterflies are giant versions of the vermin [http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/DF2014:Monarch_butterfly monarch butterflies]. A giant monarch butterfly is roughly the size of a lion. Since they are born adults, giant monarch butterflies cannot be fully tamed, though tame versions can be [http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/DF2014:Mission#Raids_and_explorations procured] from Elven sites. Despite being insects, giant monarch butterflies do not lay eggs, instead live-birthing their young. This, combined with their measly one-year lifespan, make giant monarch butterflies a poor choice for breeding. They can be butchered for decent returns. Giant monarch butterflies are an exotic mount, and may be seen during Elven sieges.
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'''Giant monarch butterflies''' are giant versions of the [[monarch butterfly|monarch butterflies]]. A giant monarch butterfly is roughly the size of a [[lion]]. Since they are born adults, giant monarch butterflies cannot be fully [[taming|tamed]], though tame versions can be [[Mission#Raids and explorations|procured]] from [[elf|elven]] sites. They do not lay eggs and give live births instead. They have a measly one-year lifespan, which makes them inappropriate for breeding. They can be [[butcher]]ed for decent returns. Giant monarch butterflies are an [[exotic mount]], and may be seen during elven [[siege]]s.
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Giant monarch butterfly
Giant monarch butterfly sprite.png
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Urist likes giant monarch butterflies for their coloration.
Portrait

No portrait

Biome

Variations

Monarch butterfly - Monarch butterfly man - Giant monarch butterfly

Attributes
Alignment: Savage

· Flying · Exotic mount

Tamed Attributes
Pet value 500

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Not hunting/war trainable 

Size
Max: 200,007 cm3

Age
Adult at: Birth
Max age: 1-1
Butchering returns

Food items

Meat 42
Fat 17
Brain 2
Heart 1
Intestines 8
Eyes 2

Raw materials

Skin Chitin
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A large monster in the shape of a monarch butterfly.

Giant monarch butterflies are giant versions of the monarch butterflies. A giant monarch butterfly is roughly the size of a lion. Since they are born adults, giant monarch butterflies cannot be fully tamed, though tame versions can be procured from elven sites. They do not lay eggs and give live births instead. They have a measly one-year lifespan, which makes them inappropriate for breeding. They can be butchered for decent returns. Giant monarch butterflies are an exotic mount, and may be seen during elven sieges.

Some dwarves like giant monarch butterflies for their coloration.