Monarch butterfly ( Danaus plexippus ), female by larose forest photos


22-AUG-2016	Christine Hanrahan

It was a joy to see one of these now so-uncommon (rare, even) butterflies.
There is a little crab spider on the thistle also.

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Len		28-Aug-2016 14:39
An excellent capture, well done Christine. !!!! V.

Karen Moen		26-Aug-2016 04:32
Beautifully captured color and sharp detail. She will be making her way south before long. Voted.

Ton T.		25-Aug-2016 07:12
Fantastic Christine! A most beautiful butterfly and a great background V

Nora van Beek		23-Aug-2016 13:23
Excellent shot of this Monarch! We see fewer of these around here too. V

Sam Rua		23-Aug-2016 08:35
Cool capture. Those crab spiders are very effective in hanging out near flowers to catch unsuspecting prey. I wonder if that little guy would have a go at such a huge prize if given a better angle. Yes, it is unfortunate that these are in decline. I guess the same must be said of milkweed.

chris morton		23-Aug-2016 06:59
exotic

Buz Kiefer		23-Aug-2016 03:00
Exceptionally sharp and crisp photo. Beautiful and colorful setting on the bull thistle. Nice one, Christine. V

globalgadabout		23-Aug-2016 02:22
positively regal, and with a tiffany flair..

Jim Coffman		23-Aug-2016 01:48
This is just excellent, Christine!! I have not seen one monarch this year..

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