17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
An early instar Monarch caterpillar climbing a Milkweed stalk.
I caught this small caterpillar climbing for food in a Milkweed bush. Surrounding it were a myriad of insects, from Milkweed bugs to metallic sweat bees.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2019 |
| Photo Location: | BETHESDA, Maryland, United States of America |
| Camera: | Pixel |
| Copyright: | © Simon Cantor |