Butterflyday & Insectpub Challenge "Monarch Butterfly" by Sunscape
Look how perfect the markings are on this beautiful male Monarch butterfly. He is only 3 hours old from emerging for the chrysalis the morning I released him. I walk each butterfly out to my Zinnia garden after their wings are ready for flight. It usually takes anywhere from 3 - 4 hours before I place them in the garden.
Just Emerging from Chrysallis
Thank you to @whatisnew for this fun #butterflyday and #insectpub challenge. We are sure to see some amazing posts coming forth. Have a wonderful day everyone.
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Monarch butterflies are very beautiful
I agree they are stunning little creatures.
Wow! I have always wanted to see a butterfly emerging from the chrysalis so this is a real treat for me. Amazing photo of it too. What a handsome fellow. Thanks for doing your part to save the Monarchs and thanks for using #butterflyday and #isectpub tags @sunscape. : )
You are most welcome. I love raising them from eggs I collect on my milkweed every year. I protect them from being eaten by predators until they all hatch. It is a real blessing to see them. Here is post 4 of a series I did of the process a while back this summer. You can visit all the other links from that one if you would like to see them. https://steemit.com/dailypetphotography/@sunscape/dailypetphotography-rearing-monarch-butterflies-part-4-chyrsalis-to-freedom-by-sunscape
OMG! I just looked at all of your posts of the series you did and really enjoyed them. What a wonderful and gratifying experience. I have always said and will continue to say that nature never ceases to amaze me. Thanks so much for telling me about your series. Amazing! : )
Thank you for enjoying it. They are a real joy to raise every summer and they really are amazing creatures.
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Your photos are awesome @sunscape and he is a magnificent looking butterfly!! I'm glad you are looking out for them and caring for them. I see some of the parks and farms near here with big milkweed patches that I believe were planted specifically for the Monarchs. It's been nice when visiting there and seeing the Monarchs enjoying the milkweed. 🦋 😊
I do enjoy raising them every year and milkweed is essential to them. Glad you enjoyed seeing them.
Watching nature unfold in front of your eyes, what a wonderful moment Wanda.
Releasing them onto the flower of choice they truly are pampered butterflies, what a great way to help preserve wildlife.
It is indeed a very rewarding and delightful experience Joan. I don't think I will ever stop raising them. lol