Monarch Butterfly on a Thistle Flower

in nature •  6 years ago 

I found this beautiful Monarch in a field feeding on nectar of this thistle flower last July.

Butterflies have their very own built in straws which is called a proboscis, to sip the nectar. The proboscis can be seen in the following photos if you look closely. They keep their proboscis curled up under their chin and roll it out when they are ready to feed. I was very thirsty when I took these photos and wished that I could join the monarch to wet my whistle, however, after rubbing under my chin, I just couldn't find my straw.

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      ·  6 years ago 

    Oh my goodness how very beautiful ❤ @whatisnew!!!
    Love these two together the thistles and butterfly, where
    is the straw bean bush when ya need one :-)

    Awesome #outofseason! ☀

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        ·  6 years ago 

      Thanks sweet @shasta! I love the 2 together also. I have better close-ups of a monarch on different flowers which I am saving for later. Saving all of the best for last. Love that tag too! : )
      Straw bean bush? Really?

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          ·  6 years ago 

        Beautiful butterfly among nice nature! I also like the flowers. They have lovely color! Great shot! ;)

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            ·  6 years ago 

          Thanks so much sis for your kind words and I am glad you enjoyed the photos. I am so very behind on posting my photos from this past summer so I have many more butterflies coming. : )

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              ·  6 years ago 

            You're welcome! Oh! I'm glad to hear that and look forward to seeing your photos of butterflies with much interest! ;)

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                ·  6 years ago 

              I was looking for someone to sponsor with one share of steembasicincome: these pictures helped me to decide. Perfect. Lovely. Wonderful to see.

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                  ·  6 years ago 

                OMG! No way! Thank you so much for this amazing gift! : )
                And thanks for your kind words. You really made my day! HUGS!

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                    ·  6 years ago 

                  You're welcome. I love meeting nice people on Steemit :)

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