Description
A Monarch caterpillar eats a Swamp Milkweed bloom as the sun sets behind. The caterpillar had partially severed the floor stalk so they could feed inverted on the florets. The following morning the bloom had been completely consumed and the caterpillar had moved on.
Taken By
Doug Gordon
Taken On
August 7, 2026
Tagged
flower
plant
insect
arthropod
pollinator
Assignments
Wildlife
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Focal:
105
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Lens Model:
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
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Shutter speed:
0.03333333333
sec
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Aperture: f/
5
