Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust

This is a male Monarch - note the two black “scent pouches” on his hind wings.
The veins (black lines) are also much thinner than on the female.

From Mike Lusk who says:
Attached is a photo showing both U ferox and U incisa. It may help people with ID. see ya, Mike

Seen about 4 butterflies now altogether but last sighting happened as I was watching the caterpillers on my swan plants and a butterfly landed and laid 3 eggs before flying off.

2 butterflies on a Lacebark tree’s flowers

Have been around since Christmas Caterpillars crysallysing and hatching daily

lots of monarchs enjoying the many flowers in the Char Bagh garden

Several butterflies are hanging around the property - especially the back garden where the bush backs onto our property

Several Monarchs emerged together today - saw 12 Monarchs at one time, and two yellow admirals.

2 smallish and in good condition butterflies flying on the honey suckle

Here are a few other Monarch pics. for your info.
It was finding two dead Monarchs that began my journey……and so naturally, they are my favorites.
It is the Blue Morpho that is the most popular in sales………but then the Monarch!
Thanks for your kindness. Barbara
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