The Monarchs posed for me the other day. They were in our subdivision in force, just resting from their flight south. The wind was blowing a bit, so some of their wings were turned, but still beautiful.
I’ve read that the reason for their bright orange color is to alert predators about their poisonous nature. According to the animal diversity website, monarchs are poisonous to vertebrates. The poison comes from the milkweed they feed on.
I must say that the little South Dakota boy does have a hard time when he sees those milkweeds growing in his garden because some Illinois folks, mostly of the feminine type, have convinced him that it is good for the Monarchs.
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