The Monarch butterfly only lives three weeks. I always feel special when I cross paths with any butterfly because they are so beautiful and here for such a short time on Earth. Incidentally, the Monarch are now an endangered species and that makes this picture even more special.The photos turned out great because she let me get right up next to her and take them.
The Monarch Butterfly is endangered. http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/monarch-butterfly
Tonia Allen Gould 