Monarch
Wichita, KS - McConnel AFB - Krueger Rec Area - The Monarch Butterfly or simply Monarch [Danaus Plexippus] is a milkweed butterfly [subfamily Danainae] in the family [Nymphalidae]. Other common names depending on region include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black veined brown. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species. Its wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange, and white pattern. The viceroy butterfly is similar in color and pattern, but is markedly smaller and has an extra black stripe across each hindwing. [Wiki]
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BIRDS-WILDLIFE-AUSTRALIA
on June 25, 2019A well named butterfly !! They have made it across the oceans to here and yes, they love the milkweed too. Fine shot.
arctangent
on June 24, 2019Nice to see this well loved butterfly with its wings spread wide
nelli
on June 24, 2019THIS IS VERY BEAUTIFUL!
Arnold Dubin
on June 23, 2019Beautiful capture of this butterfly.
Lgood
on June 23, 2019Oh what a beauty! Wonderful shot. 👌
KDP450
on June 23, 2019Beautiful colour and detail.
Byron Fair Photography
on June 23, 2019Beautiful detail. Very nice.
Donna McCommon
on June 23, 2019Wonderful contrast of the green and the vibrant color of the monarch.
Terry Allen
on June 23, 2019Well captured shot of this well know species, now at risk due to climate change and habitat loss.
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Janet McQueen
on June 23, 2019Excellent shot of this beauty!