Great Lakes region, USA. October 2026.

A very common, yet beautiful butterfly. I enjoy seeing these and cabbage whites pretty much everyday.

Great Lakes region, USA. October 2026.

I wasn't expecting to see monarchs this late in the year. I figured they'd all left as some of our nights have been in the mid-20s Fahrenheit. This one is a male.

Great Lakes region, USA. October 2026.

I didn't mean to interrupt her while she's doing her private business, but she was too beautiful to ignore.

Accidentally discovered this cool pokey lil guy in my yard when it hitched a ride on my shirt. I took it back to the elm tree from whence it came, and found a handful more! Looking forward to watching them become butterflies.

also starring the same flowers from before

Missed focus a bit, but still like this one

Great Lakes region, USA. July 2026.

Another beautiful Odonata.

Great Lakes region, USA. July 2026.

The common, but beautiful mud dauber wasp. I can see my terrible form in its abdomen. I need to tuck my elbows more.