A Monarch's River Home


Posted by kevinfeenstra on Sat Aug 16, 2014 9:21 pm

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This is a monarch caterpillar in habitat.   

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by Bill Whala on Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:09 pm
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Keen eye to have seen this caterpillar, Kevin. I might have walked right past it. Excellent capture and I love the inclusion of habitat to show this guy's home.
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by wtracyparnell on Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:11 am
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I would echo Bill's comments here, great environmental shot.
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by PaiR on Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:43 pm
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Great environmental portrait. I don't think there are many 8mm FL Cat shots anywhere. Cool work.
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by Tom Whelan on Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:15 pm
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Nice balance of environment and subject. What plant is it on? Doesn't look like milkweed.
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by Matthew Pugh on Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:24 am
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Hi

A fun perspective and a fun image


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by kevinfeenstra on Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:27 pm
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Tom Whelan wrote:Nice balance of environment and subject. What plant is it on? Doesn't look like milkweed.
Hi Tom:

That is a good question.  I assume it is some form of milkweed.   The more common variety of milkweed was present at the location but had no monarchs.   However, this smaller plant had lots of monarch caterpillars.    

Thanks for the comment; have a great week!
 

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