African Monarch butterfly ( Danaus chrysippus)

This African monarch butterfly resting with its wings closed was photographed at dawn still covered with dew on a branch of Asclepias fruticosa .

Some group of African monarch butterflies may migrate from Africa to Sardinia. Now a subspecies Danaus chrysippus lives in Sardinia. Their bright coloration serves as a warning to predators that they are toxic. Nikon D300s, Sigma macro 105mm, f/10, 1/125 sec , flash, ISO 200. Thanks for your comments

Excellent shot, Giangiorgio! Adorable insects are these African monarch butterflies. Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

Tatiana I am glad you liked it

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

very well shot photo of this beautiful butterfly. You have even captured the dew droplets sharply, bravo! Kind regards, Vincent

Grazie mille Vincent for your visit and beautiful comment

Excellent light, composure and details.

Thanks a lot Chris for your appreciated comment

Excellent! 7/7! Technically better than the other and aesthetically as good as that! Bravo, Giangiorgio! PDE

Grazie mille Pierre for your beautiful appreciated comment

is incredible how they can fly so long distance when they are so fragile and can travel on wind,rain and others difficult conditions.Nice capture my friend.

Grazie mille Radu for your visit and interesting observations