Laying Eggs

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Comments

Clifford Dupuis

a year ago

great shot with so much detail and nicely captioned.

Jane LeBlanc

a year ago

Thanks, Clifford.

Debra Plett

a year ago

Wonderful shot Jane. I love all the detail and colour in the the butterfly. Very nice soft pastel background.

Jane LeBlanc

a year ago

Thanks, Debra.

Yves Langlois

a year ago

Beautyful shot Jane. Sharp focus giving amazing details. Very nice pose on the milkweed bud.

Jane LeBlanc

a year ago

Thanks, Yves.

Description
This female Monarch spent a hot, sunny afternoon laying eggs on my milkweed patch. Milkweeds are the only plant they will lay their eggs on, as that is what the caterpillars eat.
Taken By
Jane LeBlanc
Taken On
July 12, 2024
Tagged
monarch butterfly animal insect invertebrate pollinator arthropod viceroy_(butterfly) plant moths_and_butterflies queen
  • Focal: 400
  • Shutter speed: 0.001 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 6.3

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