#danaina

[rattyexplores]

What a Marvelous Sight!

This is my first time seeing Monarch caterpillars for myself, and aren't they sweet! I have seen adults and pupae of this species up north, but I wasn't able to find any caterpillars.

I finally found them in Sydney!

Danaus plexippus - Feeding on Gomphocarpus physocarpus

24/03/23 - NSW, Dapto

[rattyexplores]

The first time I’ve ever come across Monarch specimens in the wild.

I did bring home one of the pupae, however it sadly died due to a fungal (I think) infection.

I feel even worse about this, now that the species is listed as endangered...

Danaus plexippus Please save the Monarchs

28/05/22

[haarmonia]

New avi x

[setoshi-zombie]

Artist: Demian/sackcloth and ashes (tumblr: [1], [2]. [3])

[setoshi-zombie]

Artist: Demian/sackcloth and ashes (tumblr: [1], [2]. [3])