Monarch on Asters Canvas Print

A monarch butterfly on and surrounded by Elliot's aster flowers.

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A striking butterfly of sandhills, wet prairies, gardens and disturbed sites throughout Florida. Can be seen year-round in south Florida, and typically from March to October in the northern portions of the state. The range extends from southern Canada through Central America and most of South America. Monarchs are also present in Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii and other Pacific Islands.
The North America population is renown for the multi-generational migration. Three generations of butterflies that live only two to six weeks will travel north during the summer, mating and reproducing along the way. A fourth generation lives nine months and will migrate back south to central Mexico or the California coast for the winter where huge numbers can be found roost...

His entire life Paul Rebmann has ventured outdoors to enjoy nature. Whether he is hiking in mountain forests, wading through Florida swamps, or on the water in a kayak or canoe, Paul strives to satisfy his biophilia. As a nature photographer and Florida Master Naturalist, he attempts to bring the beauty and wonder of nature to others, so that they may see what they might not happen to experience for themselves, and to impart the importance of preserving our natural areas, not only for our enjoyment and quality of life, but also for the survival of the flora and fauna that surrounds us. Images by Paul have been published in field guides, various periodicals, exhibited in juried art shows and also used in exhibits at Lyonia Environmental...