African Monarchs Mating

Description:

Such a joy to watch these mating monarchs in our garden today! "This beautifully bright butterfly has captivated humankind’s attention since it was first depicted in an Egyptian tomb 3,500 years ago, making it the first ever butterfly to be recorded in history. Its striking tawny-orange colouration serves as a warning to predators that this species is distasteful, which ultimately deters predators from attacking." ~ARKive.org

Habitat:

spotted in a cultivated desert permaculture garden; nearby are milkweed plants that the larvae of this butterfly eat

Notes:

aka Plain Tiger