Monarch Maiden Flight

by Sharon McConnell

Title

Monarch Maiden Flight

Artist

Sharon McConnell

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Photograph - Digital Art, Photography

Description

New birth perfection! This gorgeous monarch butterfly had just emerged from its chrysalis. After drying her wings for six hours, she spread her wings and flew for the first time, landing on this lantana plant in my garden.She rested there for about five minutes, then flew off to her new life. I added digital textures to give this image my special touch!

The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly 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 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.

Copyright 2021 Sharon McConnell, Stardust Imaging; all rights reserved.
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Special Honors:
Administrator's Pick - 10/14/2021
- A Woman's Touch Group

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October 6th, 2021

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