End of Life

This poor monarch butterfly has done well to survive this long. It's now winter, and although it was sunny today, there is a cold wind.His wings are tatty, and the wind kept knocking him over. I don't think he's long for the world

[Joanne Diochon]

The Monarchs that we have in Canada winter over in Mexico and then return here in spring. I wonder what your New Zealand butterflies do in the winter.

[Milanie]

Interesting question Joanne posed. Wonder. Nice lighting

[Carole G]

@gardencat @milaniet I googled it and
New Zealand monarchs migrate to local overwintering grounds in more temperate NZ locations including Christchurch and Tauranga Bay. The temperature in these regions doesn’t typically go below 10° C or 50° F

[julia]

Looks like he has left his run a bit late.. @milaniet @gardencat Monarchs go to temperate zones i the North of the North Island of NZ.. clever how they know where to go..

[Diana]

Lovely shot, I hope he survives.

[julia]

@yorkshirekiwi must of googled the same info.. I know yhey also go to Waimate North as well.. I often see them in my garden throughout the year.

[Issi Bannerman]

Aw. Lovely shot though.

[Babs]

Now he has been immortalized.

[Margo]

Still beautiful

[CC Folk]

:( A little beauty but sad.

[Joan Robillard]

Life cycles - beautiful capture

[Denise Wood]

Great capture :)

[M. Brutus]

Lovely shot.

[tony gig]

Beautiful...Fav

[Lynda McG]

Beautiful- fav

[carol white]

A lovely capture. Fav!! 😀

[Michelle]

Such a beautiful butterfly

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful shot

[sarah]

Stunning

[George]

But stunning colours nevertheless.

[KWind]

Outstanding!

[Kim]

Love the way the sun emphasizes its beautiful color!

[Monique]

Beautiful shot, stunning colours