Monarchs on a thistle.

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Description
These Monarch butterflies decided to roost on the thistle plant they were gathering nectar from instead of roosting in the nearby trees. Toronto Canada.
Taken By
Todd Clustivik
Taken On
October 19, 2026
Tagged
flower plant animal butterfly insect invertebrate monarch pollinator arthropod monarch_butterfly lepidoptera viceroy
Assignments
Wildlife
  • Focal: 400
  • Lens Model: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
  • Shutter speed: 0.004 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 5.6

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