Monarch Butterfly on a Thistle Flower by whatisnew

nature · @whatisnew · Nov 30 '18

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Monarch Butterfly on a Thistle Flower

<center>I found this beautiful Monarch in a field feeding on nectar of this thistle flower last July.</center>

<center>![](https://i.imgur.com/BNWF32o.jpg)</center>

<center>Butterflies have their very own built in straws which is called a proboscis, to sip the nectar.  The proboscis can be seen in the following photos if you look closely.  They keep their proboscis curled up under their chin and roll it out when they are ready to feed.  I was very thirsty when I took these photos and wished that I could join the monarch to wet my whistle, however, after rubbing under my chin, I just couldn't find my straw.</center>

<center>![](https://i.imgur.com/9fEIhLp.jpg)</center>

<center>![](https://i.imgur.com/sGjfujL.jpg)</center>

<center>***Thanks for stopping by!***</center>

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Image Source:  All photos are my own.

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<center>![](https://i.imgur.com/WVvxHN9.png)</center>

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@shasta · Nov 30 '18

Oh my goodness how very beautiful ❤ @whatisnew!!!
Love these two together the thistles and butterfly, where
is the straw bean bush when ya need one :-)

Awesome #outofseason! ☀

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@whatisnew · Nov 30 '18

Thanks sweet @shasta!  I love the 2 together also.  I have better close-ups of a monarch on different flowers which I am saving for later.  Saving all of the best for last.  Love that tag too!  : )
Straw bean bush?  Really?

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@tangmo · Dec 2 '18

Beautiful butterfly among nice nature!  I also like the flowers.  They have lovely color!  Great shot!  ;)

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@whatisnew · Dec 3 '18

Thanks so much sis for your kind words and I am glad you enjoyed the photos.  I am so very behind on posting my photos from this past summer so I have many more butterflies coming.  : )

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@tangmo · Dec 6 '18

You're welcome!  Oh!  I'm glad to hear that and look forward to seeing your photos of butterflies with much interest!  ;)

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@agmoore · Dec 6 '18

I was looking for someone to sponsor with one share of steembasicincome: these pictures helped me to decide.  Perfect. Lovely.  Wonderful to see.

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@whatisnew · Dec 6 '18

OMG!  No way!  Thank you so much for this amazing gift!  : )
And thanks for your kind words.  You really made my day!  *HUGS!*

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@agmoore · Dec 6 '18

You're welcome.  I love meeting nice people on Steemit :)

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