The image is a close-up of a Monarch butterfly resting on a thistle plant. The butterfly has orange and black wings with white spots, and its body is facing towards the right side of the image. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a field of purple flowers and green foliage. The thistle plants have small thistle-like leaves and thorns, and the butterfly is perched on one of them. The image is taken from a slightly elevated angle, looking down on the butterfly.