Not a monarch!

This is a viceroy butterfly. They have the same colours as the monarch but their markings are different. Just as beautiful though!

[Margaret Brown]

Beautiful capture and focus

[Linda]

Nice shot and such interesting information! Now I'm going to have to go back and look at all my monarch photos and make sure I have the right butterfly!

[Leslie]

wow it does looks like a monarch, now I too will have to compare.

[Caroline]

So pretty, and the pattern on its wings is so sharp and clear. Fav

[Beth]

This is very pretty butterfly and it shows up beautifully in this setting.

[Maggiemae]

The butterfly has great definition so your focus is just excellent! fav

[Milanie]

I always have to check my book to identify which is which - not a problem this year -- haven't seen either. Lovely shot here.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

This one looks to have perfect wings; no dings, dints or damage. Lucky little butterfly.

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful shot. Love the DoF.

[Brad Johnson]

Truly this viceroy's shining moment.

[Jean]

So gorgeous!

[haskar]

Beautiful capture.