Monarch Butterflies

More Photos & Videos

A monarch butterfly, who has just emerged from her chrysalis,
is hanging out on the milkweed with her caterpillar cousin.

A monarch emerges from her chrysalis
and then pumps out her wings with fluid from her belly.
25 minutes condensed into 1 minute and 39 seconds.
(click image to view movie)

A caterpillar pupates into a chysalis.
I missed the first few seconds of this 13 minute process.
Info on pupation at Butterflyfunfacts.com
(click image to view movie)

Male monarchs have thinner black veins
and black dots on their hindwings.
The dots are scent glands that produce pheromones
that make them attractive to females.

Female monarchs have thicker black veins
and no dots on their hindwings.

Monarch Butterflies - Even More Photos

Back To - Monarch Butterflies