A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Danaus plexippus
Distinctive, large orange and black butterfly with black and white markings. Yellow spots on the upper part of the forewings. Can sometimes be confused with the slightly smaller Viceroy, which is a Monarch mimic.
Seaside dunes, Smith Point County Park, NY.
These were flying in great numbers across the beach but most of them didn't stop at all or long enough for photos. I am sure these guys are migrating south for the winter.
Spotted on Oct 6, 2012
Submitted on Oct 16, 2012
No Comments