Monarch Butterfly Close Side View
DownloadA beautiful Monarch Butterfly, seen from the side on a light background with wings closed.
Monarch Butterfly From the Side
DownloadA beautiful monarch butterfly of the species Danaus plexippus, seen close up from the side with wings closed. The pattern of black and yellow stripes and white spots on the underside of the wings can be seen clearly.
Monarch Butterfly Wings Closed
DownloadA monarch butterfly of the species Danaus plexippus seen with wings closed, seen from the side on a light background.
Monarch Butterfly From Above
DownloadA monarch butterfly of the species Danaus plexippus seen from the top with wings spread.
Monarch Butterfly Upper Wings
DownloadA Monarch Butterfly of the species Danaus plexippus seen from the top, with the characteristic orange and black stripes and white spots on the edges of the wings.
Blue Glassy Tiger Butterfly
DownloadThe Blue Glassy Tiger Butterfly (species Danaus vulgaris) is a Milkweed butterfly related to the Monarch native to Asia. This butterfly is shown in sharply angled sunlight hanging from the edge of a leaf with wings closed. The underside of the wing is brown with light blue stripes.
Parent category: Butterfly Pictures
Monarch butterflies, species Danaus plexippus, are famous for their spectacular en-masse migrations. Native to North America, they are probably the most commonly known and readily recognized butterflies in the region. Their beautiful pattern of bright orange with thin black lines and black, white-speckled edges makes them obviously distinguishable even from other Milkweed butterflies (Danaidae), many of which have similar markings in other colors.
These lovely monarchs were photographed in the Denver Butterfly Pavillion.
