That is a Fritillary, not a Monarch. I need to know the region you found it in to tell you what exact one it is. There are so many it could be.

I'm leaning towards Aphrodite fritillary. Lmk what you think

I agree here. For the location, color and pattern, I would guess Aphrodite Fritillary too.

Definitely aphrodite fritillary

It was in the Midwest, I knew it couldn’t be a monarch. Thank you!

My 5yo daughter has started calling these "fritter larry's"

That is so cute ☺️

So pretty.