Monarch Butterfly on Pretty Chrysanthemum Flowers

Monarch on chrysanthemums: Copyright © Phyllis Wheeler, 2014

Happy wild Wednesday! I love butterflies and the monarchs have always been special to me. It was fun watching this one on a patch of chrysanthemums in the National Arboretum's Asian gardens. 

Monarch wingspan: Copyright © Phyllis Wheeler, 2014

The butterfly only opened its wings fully a few times so I was thrilled to get this image.

Monarch on chrysanthemums 2: Copyright © Phyllis Wheeler, 2014

It flew from flower to flower.

Monarch and moth on chrysanthemums: Copyright © Phyllis Wheeler, 2014

And even shared space with a colorful moth (near the far right side of the photo).

Monarch on chrysanthemums 3: Copyright © Phyllis Wheeler, 2014

But didn't seem disturbed by the company of the moth or many bees also enjoying the chrysanthemums and sunshine.

I hope my photos made you smile. Happy autumn! May God bless you and the world's butterflies!

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Monarch butterflies on tithonia: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/10/monarch-butterflies-on-tithonia.html
Butterflies and dragonfly: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/08/dragonfly-and-butterflies-on-flowers-at.html
Butterfly garden: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/07/wildlife-at-glendening-preserves.html
Butterfly art: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/10/butterfly-art-by-denise-arvaneh.html