A Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is depicted resting on the index and middle fingers of a human hand

A Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is depicted resting on the index and middle fingers of a human hand. The butterfly's wings are orange with prominent black veins and black borders containing white spots. Its body is black, and two antennae protrude from its head. The hand, with light-toned skin and visible fingernails, holds the butterfly gently. The background consists of a light-colored bedspread or blanket featuring a repeating dark star pattern. Out of focus behind the hand and blanket, a light wooden floor and a white, flat surface (possibly furniture or a wall) are visible. A portion of a light-colored tube, likely part of a stand, is visible in the lower-left foreground. The scene appears to be an indoor setting within a domestic environment. This event is stated to have occurred in the city of Chorrillos, Peru.