What does Monarch Butterfly mean?
A monarch butterfly, the orange-and-black species famous for its long migration across North America to Mexico. It is a brand-new addition from Emoji 18.0 in 2026, so most phones will not show it yet. People are likely to use it for migration season, gardening for pollinators and conservation, as well as for transformation and new beginnings like the general 🦋.
Monarch Butterfly is an emoji from the Animals & Nature category (bugs & insects), added in Emoji 18.0 in 2026. It is one of the newest emojis, so older phones and computers may not display it until they get a system update.
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Monarch Butterfly on Apple, Google, Microsoft & more
The code is the same everywhere, but every company draws its own artwork. This is how Monarch Butterfly looks on each platform.
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How do I copy and paste the Monarch Butterfly emoji?
Press the Copy button at the top of this page and is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V or a long press on your phone.
When was the Monarch Butterfly emoji added?
Monarch Butterfly was added in Emoji 18.0, released in 2026. Because it is so new, it only shows up on devices with the latest system updates; older devices may show an empty box instead.
Why does look different on my phone?
Every platform draws its own artwork for Monarch Butterfly. The underlying code (U+1FACC) is the same everywhere, so the person you send it to always gets the same emoji, just in their device’s style. Compare the designs in the platform section above.