Cairns Birdwing chrysalis by Don

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12-Apr-2021

Cairns Birdwing chrysalis

Ornithoptera euphorion, Papilionidae
Malanda, Queensland, Australia

This pupa (chrysalis) is about 50 mm long.
This is the largest butterfly species in Australia - see previous photos.

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Gill Kopy		05-May-2021 04:27
How cool to watch this develop - great macro shot ! V

Nirvan Hope		05-May-2021 02:56
Hanging by a thread, lit like a golden beacon. Amazing.

hayl		04-May-2021 14:57
An amazing photo of this chrysalis and the way it is hanging. The resulting butterfly is beautiful.

Nestor Derkach		04-May-2021 12:03
Nice close up and nice information included nice beginning of life image. Vote

danad		04-May-2021 08:01
Like a stunning lantern ! V.

Fletcher Wildlife Garden		03-May-2021 21:11
Wow, that is a whopper of a chrysalis. Stunning shot of this very attractive pupa. V

joseantonio		03-May-2021 20:35
nice capture with that light.

Helen Betts		03-May-2021 20:30
Very interesting looking, and well captured, especially in that light.

wade clare		03-May-2021 19:52
Nice find here,Don

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