Monarch (Danaus plexippus) on wild asters
M is for MONARCH
Although this Monarch is sipping nectar from the blossom of a wild aster and...
Monarch on clover
this Monarch is sipping nectar from a clover blossom, it's milkweed that Monarchs lay their eggs on... ONLY milkweed, as it's the only plant its caterpillar will eat.
Monarch on swamp milkweed
There are several varieties of milkweed and Monarchs will lay their eggs on any of them. The variety above is called swamp milkweed and, as its name suggests, it grows in damp places.
VICEROY on Queen Anne's lace
This is NOT a Monarch. It's a Viceroy. Can you see the difference?
Hint: Note the lines that kind of follow the bottom shapes of each wing.
I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE
I am also joining NF Winged HERE.
Gorgeous shots of the Monarch! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThe colors in your photos are terrific. Monarchs are such interesting subjects to snap, if you are skillful as you are.
ReplyDeleteThanks to you Camera Girl I learned about Viceroy Butterfly. Now I know how to tell the difference. Thank you.
ReplyDeletethey are all beautiful, and I only learned a couple of years ago that each butterfly has its own preferred flower to lay eggs on...
ReplyDeleteI immediately thought of stained glass.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Absolutely beautiful shots. Thanks for the lesson in the difference between the Monarch and the Viceroy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! Yes, once you look for differences, it's apparent.
ReplyDeletejust beautiful! thanks for the tip on the viceroy i.d.!
ReplyDeleteThe difference wouldn't be all that easy to spot, they look so similar.. You see this is what I enjoy about blogging.. Learning something new...and the gorgeous pictures :)
ReplyDeletea monarch, with a purple bloom!!! i have died and gone to heaven, and it's beautiful here!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful butterfly shots!
ReplyDeleteWow! What beauties. I don't recall seeing monarchs here in Europe. The viceroys are pretty too!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Great shots. You are so talented. I see the difference but only once you mentioned it. MB
ReplyDeleteAll exceptional shots! I'm glad you explained the difference in the two kinds of butterflies.
ReplyDeleteI did not know there were several varieties of milkweed. I used to know my butterflies much better than I do now. I see so very few these last few years in drought bound California.
ReplyDeleteI planted milkweed this year but haven't seen any butterflies or caterpillars near it. Lovely shots, EG!
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful shots! Thanks for the comparison with the viceroy. I always get confused.
ReplyDeleteEspecially love the color combo of the monarch on the wild asters!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteSo graceful! Lovely colours.
ReplyDeleteLike reading poetri!
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JetteMajken
The monarchs are the kings and queen of butterflies, I think. And I'm very impressed with these photos - just superb! I've read that the monarchs are in danger for some reason.
ReplyDeleteI see the lines now! But other than that, I would not be able to tell the difference! Your photos are just stunning!!! The first one is my favorite, but it was hard choosing. You really should make a collage and hang it somewhere.
ReplyDeleteThey are all beautiful, but that top shot is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, it's one of my most favorite butterflies too!
ReplyDeleteA true beauty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post for M ~ Monarch Butterfly and gorgeous photography ~
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
CH has been jumping up and saying every dang butterfly is a monarch! I have to admit I am having a hard time making a distinction between the two butterflies! Your photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWell, those are beauties! Glad they are still around to be photographed. I haven't seen any this summer.
ReplyDeleteI did not know the difference between the two butterflies. Gorgeous images! I have not seen either type of Butterfly here. I used to see them all the time when I was younger when I lived back east.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures. By now I think I have seen two Monarchs,this year.There seem to be very few around.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! The colors are so stunning.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteWould never ever have known the difference. Are the Viceroys endangered as well? It is always good news to see the monarchs. Thanks for sharing, the photos are stunning.
ReplyDeleteOh, great butterfly "Monarch"♡♡♡ What a capture, EG. And the differences are way beyond me p;) Amazing to widened my eyes for the nature and knowing how BEAUTIFUL natures are(^_^)ｖ
ReplyDeleteSending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Graceful and delicate!
ReplyDeleteLovely capture of the Monarch butterfly.. it's such a gorgeous creature.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful set of photos, as ever!
ReplyDeleteI had what I thought was a volunteer Milkweed plant growing in my garden. I pulled it out yesterday because it showed no sign of blooming. Maybe it wasn't actually a Milkweed although it was certainly milky where I cut it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful butterflies.
ReplyDeleteI cant remember if I told you before. If I had I applogise. I have a meme called NF Winged for all sort of winged ones. If you are interested to join, last edition opened today.
http://nfmemes.blogspot.se/
My compliments for your photos. Butterflies are splendid objects to take pictures of but they must keep still.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the. comment, which I agree with. Thank you and have a nice weekend!
Wil, ABCW Team.
Magnificent captures! WOW!
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks for helping us tell the difference! I never knew. These are beautiful shots. I could so see these on notecards. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent Monarch moments!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful these are.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are just gorgeous.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hope I'll get through with this comment (on my Ipad) today... am sure glad you know the difference:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful butterfly shots!! I love theme all!!
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up your beautiful butterflies. :)
ReplyDeleteI think the Monarchs are so pretty. Didn't I hear that they might die out because their habitat in Mexico (where they go in the winter) is being developed? I hope they'll be around for along time!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous shots...I'd forgotten about milkweed and monarchs...thanks for the re-education♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/mini-moon/
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots of the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteButterflies are such marvelous, magical things!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your pictures for the letter M.
Thank you for linking.
A+
Beautiful pictures. I know most people recognise the monarch and so it often seems to be ordinary but I have always considered it to be of great beauty.
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