Tagging a monarch

A very small sticker is put on the wing. If the butterfly is found or caught in Mexico it would be reported to U. of Kansas who is doing the tracking. Gender and size are also recorded.

[Islandgirl]

Very cool!

[katy]

Incredibly fascinating! It must be very delicate work! Terrific capture of it in action!

[Issi Bannerman]

Wow. Fascinating indeed. Never knew this could be done.

[Dione Giorgio]

Fabulous image. Delightful shot seeing the beautiful little butterfly perched on a man's hand. Great work done to monitor wild life. Fav.

[Joan Robillard]

Delicate work

[Cindy McFarland]

That is so unique! It's just amazing how far those little butterflies can travel.

[Kathy]

You anticipated our question. Amazing!