Name This Butterfly?
Mar 30, 2020 20:22:58 #
Can someone identify the butterfly species in this photo. It was shot at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Thanks for your help.
Mar 30, 2020 20:26:33 #
Mar 30, 2020 20:26:58 #
Mar 30, 2020 20:37:33 #
Mar 30, 2020 20:53:35 #
No visual clue to size.
A slightly smaller species that look like the monarch is the viceroy ... cute huh ? The lesser noble title for the “lesser monarch”.
Since that plant doesn’t look like milkweed I figger it’s a viceroy ... and acoarst its name is Vic, or Vicki, unless it’s Roy, or Dale, or Trigger.
A slightly smaller species that look like the monarch is the viceroy ... cute huh ? The lesser noble title for the “lesser monarch”.
Since that plant doesn’t look like milkweed I figger it’s a viceroy ... and acoarst its name is Vic, or Vicki, unless it’s Roy, or Dale, or Trigger.
Mar 30, 2020 21:17:51 #
User ID wrote:
No visual clue to size.
A slightly smaller species that look like the monarch is the viceroy ... cute huh ? The lesser noble title for the “lesser monarch”.
Since that plant doesn’t look like milkweed I figger it’s a viceroy ... and acoarst its name is Vic, or Vicki, unless it’s Roy, or Dale, or Trigger.
A slightly smaller species that look like the monarch is the viceroy ... cute huh ? The lesser noble title for the “lesser monarch”.
Since that plant doesn’t look like milkweed I figger it’s a viceroy ... and acoarst its name is Vic, or Vicki, unless it’s Roy, or Dale, or Trigger.
I agree, a Viceroy.
Mar 30, 2020 22:28:58 #
Mar 31, 2020 02:44:53 #
The main visual difference between the viceroy and monarch butterfly is the black line drawn across the viceroy's hind wings, which monarch butterflies do not have. Note also the pronounced spots on the monarch's head.
The viceroy is also a bit smaller than the monarch. The caterpillars of monarchs and viceroys are significantly different in appearance as well.
So this looks like a monarch.
The viceroy is also a bit smaller than the monarch. The caterpillars of monarchs and viceroys are significantly different in appearance as well.
So this looks like a monarch.
Mar 31, 2020 04:22:34 #
Mac wrote:
I agree, a Viceroy.
Then maybe we should call him Smokey, or Puff.
Mar 31, 2020 04:23:59 #
RWebb76 wrote:
That is absolutely ridiculous. His name is Bob.
No, his name is Robert.
Mar 31, 2020 05:33:45 #
Mar 31, 2020 07:53:08 #
Mar 31, 2020 08:15:00 #
Hydro47
Loc: NW Indiana
It's a male monarch. He's feeding on echinacea. Monarchs lay their eggs on milkweed but will feed on all flowers.
Mar 31, 2020 09:23:06 #
RWebb76 wrote:
That is absolutely ridiculous. His name is Bob.
He's a Suthrun butterfly and his full name is George-Bob.
His brother's name is Billy-Bob, his sister is Sally-Bob and their somewhat daft little brother is Bubba-Joe.
Mar 31, 2020 10:28:57 #
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