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Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Description:

Monarch butterfly feeding on butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) in an urban neighborhood.

Notes:

Monarchs visiting my yard all week (3 at once yesterday). Zoom in to see the sun illuminating the butterfly's wings like stained glass.

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VanHornPark
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VanHornPark

Springfield, Massachusetts

Spotted on Sep 14, 2011
Submitted on Sep 14, 2011

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