Monarch Butterfly - In the Light is a photograph by Nikolyn McDonald which was uploaded on September 29th, 2019.
Monarch Butterfly - In the Light
A beautiful monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) feeds on nectar from tiny yellow flowers. These butterflies are also called milkweed butterflies,... more
Title
Monarch Butterfly - In the Light
Artist
Nikolyn McDonald
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Photograph
Description
A beautiful monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) feeds on nectar from tiny yellow flowers. These butterflies are also called milkweed butterflies, common tigers, and wanderers. They are well known in North America, both because of their distinct and recognizable coloration and because of their habit of migrating south in the late summer and early fall. I took this photo on the shore of Lake Michigan near Traverse City in early September, and this specimen was doubtless on its way to overwinter in warmer climates. No single insect is able to complete a full migration south and, in the spring, north again; it takes as many as five generation to complete this cycle.
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September 29th, 2019
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Comments (5)
Gary F Richards 15 Days Ago
Congratulations on your Top Finisher in the contest… BUTTERFLIES DRAGONFLIES AND BEES! F/L
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent nature capture, Nikki! Gorgeous butterfly and background! Congratulations on your ELVIS PICK-OF-THE-WEEK feature in Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery group! L/F
Randy Rosenberger
Hi Nikki! I wanted to thank you so much for your lovely postcards you send to us, as we really appreciate you thinking of us. Love the pics too. lol Congratulations on being chosen for the big Feature, Elvis Pick of the Week, Your artwork was chosen to be FEATURED in this HOT spot on our homepage for this week. A truly lovely piece of artwork for all the world to view and enjoy. Thanks much for sharing! Randy “Elvis” Rosenberger Administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group
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