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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