Danaus plexippus (Monarch)

It was a red-letter day in the campus garden! First Monarch of the season, first Painted Lady of the season (Vanessa cardui), shots of a Zebra Swallowtail and male and female Eastern Tiger Swallowtails. Sorry to resort to yet another butterfly…

Confirmed at BAMONA as Danaus plexippus or “Monarch”; http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/916563

One year ago (“7-frame day…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-08-14
Two years ago (“I need help!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-08-14

[Quentin]

Great photo!!!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

What a great day! I have only seen and shot Monarchs one time. Gorgeous!

[Sandy]

Wonderful detail.

[KAL]

Stunning! Wonderful detail and composition! Fav!

[Rick Schies]

He looks stunning Thom

[Erin Seney]

Beautiful shot!

[Kim]

Great detail!

[Mags]

Wonderful capture!