The unmistakable Monarch

At the Historic Museums and Gardens in Historic Sandwich, Massachusetts. Taken during the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival.

» ID’ed as Danaus plexippus or “Monarch” at BAMONA
» Species pages: [ BAMONA ] [ BugGuide ]

Interestingly, here in Massachusetts, the Monarch is a “Resident” butterfly, rather than a “Temporary Colonist” as it is in Carbondale…

[ IMG_7173S9x6Otm :: 55mm ]

[Maggiemae]

Colour and design caught beautifully! fav

[PhotoCrazy]

Beautiful!!