Insects and Spiders

Migrating Male Monarch

When the butterfly opens its wings, I realize it is a male. Males have two round black dots on each side near the abdomen. These are scent glands that release pheromones to attract females for mating purposes. No need for me to go look for butterfly eggs after his visit.
Male Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
SUNSET / BLOOD FLOWER Scarlet Milkweed (Asclepias Curassavica)

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