A Monarch Moment
by Sharon McConnell
Title
A Monarch Moment
Artist
Sharon McConnell
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
A monarch butterfly visits a zinnia in the garden for a drink of nectar - pure magic!
The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species. Its wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange, and white pattern, with a wingspan of 8.9-10.2 cm (3 1/2 - 4 in). The viceroy butterfly is similar in color and pattern, but is markedly smaller and has an extra black stripe across each hind wing.
The eastern North American monarch population is notable for its annual southward late-summer/autumn migration from the United States and southern Canada to Mexico. During the fall migration, monarchs cover thousands of miles, with a corresponding multi-generational return north.
This image was captured in Columbus, Ohio, digitally edited to add texture and a painterly appearance.
Copyright Photo by Sharon McConnell, Stardust Imaging, all rights reserved.
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