Hiding in the Buds

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Comments

Yves Langlois

3 months ago

Wow! what a great framing and composition you've done there Jane. Love it.

Jane LeBlanc

3 months ago

Thanks Yves

Heather Mellon

3 months ago

I agree with Debra, the pastel tones are beautiful and I like the contrast the caterpillars provide. A lovely capture.

Jane LeBlanc

3 months ago

Thanks Heather

Debra Plett

3 months ago

Really pretty shot Jane, love the pastel colours.

Jane LeBlanc

3 months ago

Thanks Debra

Description
Monarch caterpillars of different sizes nibble on my milkweed plants. Since the caterpillars eat all parts of the plant, it isn't surprising to see them hiding in the buds. Also, each bud will become an individual flower...so that's lots of blooms!!
Taken By
Jane LeBlanc
Taken On
July 12, 2025
Tagged
monarch butterfly milkweed bud flower plant sprout animal insect invertebrate bee wasp pollinator yellow arthropod
Assignments
Wildlife
  • Focal: 400
  • Shutter speed: 0.00125 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 6.3

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