This creekside milkweed stalk saw a stampede of eager Monarchs in July.Canada Thistle is considered a noxious weed. Tell that to this Monarch.The Swallowtail is one of the grandest of autumn butterflies that flutter through the Casey prairie.A honey bee and a Monarch collaborate on a Rough Blazing Meadowlark.An elegant color duo on the prairie: a Purple Coneflower and a Painted Lady.The Spicebush Swallowtail presents with duskier tones and coloration.This Monarch fluttered away from the Button Liatris, and then returned, fluttered away and returned. This dance lasted nearly an hour.