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Tag Archives: Danaus plexippus
08.29.2022 Finally!
While walking around the yard yesterday afternoon with the 7D setup I came across a Monarch caterpillar apparently resting after a meal of milkweed leaf. As I made a few images I felt something breeze by and it was an … Continue reading
Posted in Amherst, Butterflies, Closeup Photography, Insect Behavior, Insects, Lepidoptera, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts
Tagged Amherst, Danaus plexippus, Danaus plexippus caterpillar, Danaus plexippus larva, lepidoptera, Massachusetts, Monarch butterfly, monarch caterpillar, monarch larva, New England, nymphalidae, Papilionoidea, western massachusetts
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07.26.2021 Macro Monarch Monday
We’ve had lots of Monarch visitors in the yard flying around depositing eggs and there have been several larvae nibbling on the milkweeds. This was my first opportunity to capture one while nectaring. We seem to be having a good … Continue reading
08.29.2020 Gimme Shelter
We have received a fair amount of gentle rain today which is very good for wetting the ground. Later we should see some of the remnants of Laura as the storms heads northeast. Whether that will replenish the brooks remains … Continue reading
08.05.2020 It’s about time
that a Monarch posed long enough for a shot. With all the visits that successfully produced larvae, I never had a Monarch-Danaus plexippus sit still long enough for me to get a clear shot until Sunday. Lots of fluttering about … Continue reading
07.14.2020 Just to complete the set
My reward for vacuuming out my car was a visit by this Monarch female laying eggs. She never did settle somewhere that allowed me a clear view, always obstructed by a leaf, but I am happy to have seen her … Continue reading
07/13/2020-2 Macro Monarch Monday
We have at least two monarch larvae so far. At least I have seen a monarch caterpillar twice at a distance from each sighting along the driveway. Maybe the first one went for a long hike and was the second … Continue reading
09.22.2019 Two on the Asters
While mowing near our vegetable/flower garden, I noticed the asters were really busy with butterflies and bees. The bees were busy and kept about their pollen gathering and for the most part so were the butterflies. There were two Monarchs-Danaus … Continue reading
07.15.2019 Along Branch Bridge Road
This is a popular locale for fishing and insect watching. Lots of dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies, and various other insects. It’s also the spot where I made the Tall Meadow Rue image last week. This first image was a pleasant surprise … Continue reading
Posted in Closeup Photography, Insect Behavior, Insects, Lepidoptera, Nature Photography
Tagged Aceria cephalanthi, Branch Bridge Road, buttonbush gall mites, Cephalanthus occidentali, Danaus plexippus, dragonfly, flora, insects, Massachusetts, monarch butterfly caterpillar, native flowers, native plant, native wildflower, New England, New Salem, western massachusetts, Wildflowers
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08.25.2018 Flying Flower Caterpillars
Well, I hinted to Ann (Gallivanta) earlier that I would post a flower today, but I’ll save those for later. I’ve been experiencing great luck with Monarch larvae this summer. I know one perished for sure and am not sure … Continue reading
07.15.2017 My Holy Grail of Larvae
I think most everyone is aware of the decreasing Monarch Butterfly population. As far as their caterpillars are concerned, I saw nary a one for the last three or so years and maybe one or two adults total during that … Continue reading
Posted in Butterflies, Closeup Photography, ecology, Insect Behavior, Insects, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts
Tagged Danaus plexippus, Danaus plexippus caterpillar, Danaus plexippus larva, Fanny Stebbins Wildlife Refuge, lepidoptera, Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Monarch butterfly larva, monarch caterpillar, monarch larva, New England, Silvio Conte National Wildlife Refuge, western massachusetts
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