Last Monarch of the year for Maryland? A couple of weeks ago, I came across this newly hatched male Monarch feeding on the waning blooms of a butterfly bush in my yard. The recent...

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Oct 27, 2015 12:13:24 #

bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD

A couple of weeks ago, I came across this newly hatched male Monarch feeding on the waning blooms of a butterfly bush in my yard. The recent emergence of this Monarch is evident in the lingering folds of his wings that have not had time to fully open as well as the undamaged wing edges. Reading tells me that this one will make the migratory trip south and will breed when he gets there...but that he will die there and that the returning Monarchs will be made up of later generations that have never made the trip. I am always amazed at their abilities!

Thanks for visiting and please view in DOWNLOAD mode!

Bob

Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) ASIAN MOON

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Oct 27, 2015 12:22:39 #

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good captures Bob.

Oct 27, 2015 12:30:38 #

angler Loc: StHelens England

Beautiful shots Bob.

Oct 27, 2015 13:54:08 #

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Real beauties!!

Oct 27, 2015 14:10:13 #

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Gorgeous shots, Bob! These are really well done, and a beautiful creature. Didn't see a single one this year. : (

Oct 27, 2015 16:38:43 #

bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD

ebbote wrote:

Very good captures Bob.

Thank you very kindly, earnest!

Bob

Oct 27, 2015 16:39:39 #

bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD

angler wrote:

Beautiful shots Bob.

Glad you stopped and I appreciate your taking the time to comment!

Bob

Oct 27, 2015 16:41:14 #

bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD

rlaugh wrote:

Real beauties!!

Hope you're having a nice week! Thanks for the visit and for the comments!

Bob

Oct 27, 2015 16:44:53 #

bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD

Treepusher wrote:

Gorgeous shots, Bob! These are really well done, and a beautiful creature. Didn't see a single one this year. : (

I saw very few this year but I hope that was due to my reduced time in the yard and not a reduction in their numbers.

Thanks for coming by and for your comments!

Bob

Oct 27, 2015 17:13:00 #