November 10, 2018

Location: Leesburg, Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area

I am a Danaus gilippus
Better known as the Queen Butterfly
I'm mostly chestnut-orange with black trim,
With spots on my wings and body that are white.

Sources: Butterflies and Moths of North America - Queen Danaus gillippus

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson