Pam J

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Posted: 15 Sep 2014


Taken: 14 Sep 2014

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Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)(f)

Monarch butterfly  (Danaus plexippus)(f)
One lone female Monarch butterfly...The first going South this year 14-9-14

Two weeks earlier than the 20 who came last year.

BUT there is alot less to feed on and maybe some more will come

EXPLORED !

micritter, Eunice Perkins, Helena Ferreira, and 47 other people have particularly liked this photo


54 comments - The latest ones
 Valfal
Valfal
Gorgeous photography, Pam!
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Valfal
Thankyou Val !
10 years ago.
 Stormlizard
Stormlizard club
Beautiful capture.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Stormlizard club
Thankyou John !
10 years ago.
 Edward Bowthorpe
Edward Bowthorpe
Beautiful dear Pam,eddie,xxx
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Edward Bowthorpe
Thankyou Eddie !

Hugssssssss
10 years ago.
 1banaan
1banaan club
Beautiful!
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to 1banaan club
Thankyou Hans !
10 years ago.
 Maria W.
Maria W. club
Mirakla papilio!!! Superbe foto!!! :)))
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Maria W. club
Thankyou Maria !
10 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Stunning Macro of this butterfly. Great colorful environment Brilliant +++++++++++++++++ Well done Pam Hugs Tess
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Thankyou Tess !

Hugssssssss
10 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Wonderful capture!

Admired in:
www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thankyou William !
10 years ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Wonderful capture.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Don Sutherland club
Thankyou Don !
10 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A lovely macro of this colourful butterfly on the lantana, Pam.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to tiabunna club
Thankyou George !
10 years ago.
 Clickity Click
Clickity Click
Lovely lady you have caught with the camera. Congratulations on Explore

Pam how does one differentiate the female from the male Monarch. (Hope I don't feel like a "duh" by asking this?)
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Clickity Click
Thankyou Chris !

Certainly NOT daft question !!.

The female has a much more defined double row of dots on the hind wings.. the male also has a black spot on the vein on the hind wing.. the one nearest the body.

But... my "bible" is the Kaufman "Field Guide to Butterflies of North America.

It is BRILLIANT and makes IDing so much easier. !! I live and die on Alibris 2nd hand (and new) book site. I used them well before I came to the US. I got a brand new Kaufman (slight fading on cover) for $11 including postage... I ALWAYS look there for ANY book first. I have had an account for 10 years and never had one complaint to make.

This is the search page on there of the Kaufman.

www.alibris.com/booksearch?browse=0&keyword=Kaufman+Field+Guide+Butterflies+of+North+America&mtype=B&hs.x=28&hs.y=16

There is one there in Very Good condition for $5 + postage !!! There seller grading of condition has never let me down
10 years ago.
 John
John
Excellent sharp picture Pam, with contrasting background
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to John
Thankyou John !
10 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Admirable rendu..!
Bonne soiree.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Merci Raoul !
10 years ago.
 Danielle
Danielle
Une Merveille.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Danielle
Merci Danielle !
10 years ago.
 RHH
RHH club
Beautiful butterfly and a gorgeous shot, Pam. Thanks ever so much for the kind words. They are appreciated and all the more because they are true!
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to RHH club
Thankyou Ron !!

And I bet the smile is still a foot wide on your face !!! Deservedly !
10 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
so beautiful !
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Annemarie club
Thankyou Annemarie !
10 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
splendid, in every aspect !
P'TITES BEBÊTES EN MACRO.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Nora Caracci club
Thankyou Nora !
10 years ago.
 Misou 49
Misou 49 club
Qu'il est beau ce papillon ! et superbe photo !
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Misou 49 club
Merci Misou !
10 years ago.
 Eve
Eve
Superbe prise !
Bonne journée Pam !
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Eve
Merci Eve !
10 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Fantastic capture ! ******
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Thankyou Christiane !
10 years ago.
 Frode
Frode club
Excellent macro shot.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Frode club
Thankyou Frode !
10 years ago.
 Jim Boynton
Jim Boynton
I now know how hard it is to shoot these critters, so BRAVO for a great shot. They have been sorely lacking up here for the past couple of years.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Jim Boynton
Thankyou Jim !!

Last year I had a roost of 20 for 3-4 days... this year.. this one on the 14th.. and one beautiful Girl today(pics to go up later) BUT.. the migration news it that the sad low numbers that went North did well and the 2nd generation and the 3rd boosted.... we shall see come winter. I submit my sightings to Journey North/South... you might find it of interest.

www.learner.org/jnorth
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
I have seen no Monarchs at all this year and very few other butterflies. I hope that they come back.
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Esther club
Esther.....

I think its been a real struggle everywhere this year. I have seen so few butterflies.. and worryingly few bees. Just got to hope the clans will regather .
10 years ago.
 Dick M
Dick M
Congratulations!
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Dick M
Thankyou Dick !
10 years ago.
 Dick M
Dick M
Congratulations.
10 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Thankyou again Dick !
10 years ago.
 Thérèse
Thérèse club
Pure beautė du papillon ainsi que la qualité de la photo
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Thérèse club
Merci Thérèse
10 years ago.
 Helena Ferreira
Helena Ferreira
Wonderful capture!
10 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Helena Ferreira
Thankyou Helena !
10 years ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
Superb capture!
8 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Eunice Perkins club
Thankyou Eunice !
8 years ago.

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