Not a Monarch

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Comments

Debra Plett

Terrific pose along with description Jane. Wonderful image.

Jane LeBlanc

Thanks Debra.

Yves Langlois

Thanks for the info and the beautyful photo that show it nicely.

Jane LeBlanc

Thanks, Yves.

Clifford Dupuis

absolutely beautiful, well done Jane

Jane LeBlanc

Thanks Clifford.

Description
This is a Viceroy....a mimic of the Monarch butterfly, hoping to scare off predators with similar markings. The Monarch does not have a black line through its hind wings, and is much bigger.
Taken By
Jane LeBlanc
Taken On
August 17, 2024
Tagged
butterfly insect animal invertebrate monarch pollinator arthropod plant nature moths_and_butterflies
  • Focal: 400
  • Shutter speed: 0.0008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 6.3

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