Monarch Caterpillars
by Christina Rollo
Title
Monarch Caterpillars
Artist
Christina Rollo
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Monarch Caterpillars by Christina Rollo. A macro photograph showing detail of a pair of Monarch Caterpillars (Danaus plexippus) feeding on a milkweed plant after a rain shower. Monarchs are foul-tasting and poisonous to predators due to the presence of cardenolide aglycones in their bodies, which the caterpillars ingest as they feed on milkweed. Two Rivers Photography competition winner.
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Christina Rollo is a New York based nature photographer who seeks captivating moments. Her passion for animals has led her to take many photos of colorful hummingbirds, birds, animals, nature and landscapes. Her fine art collection includes museum quality photo prints, canvas, acrylic, metal, framed art, greeting cards and more. Shop fine art online for home or business, bring a little outdoors in!
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August 3rd, 2012
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Comments (14)
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Congratulations, on The Publication of your work in - Artist News - an Internet Weekly... http://paper.li/f-1343723559#
Paula L
Outstanding capture ! It could easily be in National Geographic ! F/V
Christina Rollo replied:
Thank you Paula! These monarch caterpillars were found in the wild, but I have also enjoyed raising them in captivity. Their transformation to butterfly is truly a miracle of nature!
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