Butterflies on a Warm November Day!

A fresh-looking Monarch butterfly stopped for some food in Germain Park today where a few flowering plants and shrubs are still in bloom. This individual is making a late departure for Mexico. It can take up to 2 months for one butterfly to travel 4,000 km from Ontario to the Mexican roosting grounds.

https://www.forestwildlife.org/how-far-can-a-monarch-butterfly-fly-in-a-day/

The two black scent patches visible on the hind wing veins identify this individual as a Male Monarch. 

This may be the first Painted Lady I have seen all year. Painted Ladies inhabit every continent except Australia and Antarctica. https://www.thoughtco.com/facts-about-painted-lady-butterflies-1968172

Fiery Skipper, underwing.

Fiery Skipper upperwing
 

Ailanthus Webworm Moth

In addition to butterflies, I found a couple of moth species in City Gardens this week. 

A Yellow-collared Scape Moth was well hidden in the Butterfly Bush!