Insects and Spiders

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Weary Traveler

Monarchs are migrating through our area right now. This one might have come all the way from the wintering grounds in Mexico. Those worn, tattered wings have a lot of miles on them. Refueling on wildflowers on its Spring journey. A pollinator for sure, check out all that pollen on its tongue.
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Dakota mock vervain (Glandularia bipinnatifida)

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