21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Monarch on Milkweed
Butterfly weed is always a favorite among pollinators so it was a thrill to find this monarch caterpillar on the plant. The pretty little orange flowers are lovely to see as the summer begins to wind down and nature begins to transition to an autumn palate.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Goldens Bridge, New York, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 90D |
| Copyright: | © Lisa Basile Ellwood |