A female Monarch butterfly
came to the Milkweed.
I know this butterfly is a female becausecame to the Milkweed.
there is not a scent gland on her hind wing.
The males have a black spot on their hind wing
which are scent scales.
Lots of butterflies enjoy this flower.
They are perennials but it has taken a few years for them to get
established in my gardens.
She looks as if she just emerged.
I shall go look for a male.
Beautiful, no wonder they nickname it butterfly weed! They are stunning shots!!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. I will have to go look at my butterfly weed to see if anybody is nectaring there.
ReplyDeleteDear Sherry....isn't she lovely.....her colours are breathtaking.....and she blends so beautifully with the milkweed.
ReplyDeleteSummer is well and truly on its way when the butterflies start to arrive......
Spectacular!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend Sherry!
LOVE love orange!
ReplyDeleteNow I need to plant some milkweed. I know the Monarchs come to the area, but never to my yard.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos.
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Milkweed is a two edged sword. Toxic to us, but the insects love the blossoms.
ReplyDeleteOh Sherry, these photos are awesome! That monarch looks like she's about to fly out of the pic and into our face! I didn't realize milkweed was so pretty. And thanks for the explanation of the difference between male and female. I'd never have known.
ReplyDeleteHappy gardening!
What stunning pictures! Great job. I just love butterfly pictures and flower pictures and you got both! Great informative post too.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Perfect backdrop for the gorgeous orange!
ReplyDeleteSherry, I learn so much from you! This is not the milkweed we have growing wild here, but it is a lot prettier! I admire your patience with the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, Sherry. Really colourful and the butterflies are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy butterfly weed is just starting to bloom today. Great photos of the monarch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great photographs, and the milkweed looks so bright and colourful - it's a foggy morning here in New Zealand, but your photo is a reminder that spring will come in a few months.
ReplyDeleteJacqui
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Sherry - non-gardener speaking here: I can't find milkweed to plant. I guess I will have to call nurseries nearby to find it. Ugh. You may laugh if you want to :o)
ReplyDeleteYour Monarch is beautiful.
Mary
Beautiful butterflies, flowers, and photos of them! That wonderful orange milkweed is on my wish list - I've not seen it over here yet but I live in hope!
ReplyDeleteMy all time fav butterfly!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL Sherry!!
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