The Unmistakable Monarch

Not to be confused with the similar-looking Viceroy (which has a black band across the hind wings).

ID’ed as “Danaus plexippus” or “Monarch”:
» BAMONA, https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/1198148
» ID’ed at BugGuide, https://bugguide.net/node/view/1627362

Species pages—
» BAMONA, https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Danaus-plexippus
» BugGuide, https://bugguide.net/node/view/540

[ IMG_4342S12x9Utm :: 250mm ]

[Jane Anderson]

Like stained glass!

[SJ]

Lovely photo!

[Thom Mitchell]

@janeandcharlie What a clever and creative observation about this particular butterfly species!

[Sheralee S]

Stunning pic Thom!