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08-SEP-2008 Christine Hanrahan

Monarch (Danaus plexippus) male

The male Monarch butterfly is told by the two black spots (scent patches)on the hindwing vein.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS
1/60s f/5.6 at 72.0mm full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Dick Dionne23-Jan-2012 02:32
Great shot, great information!
Gillian22-Aug-2011 22:33
I did not know that! Your knowledge is just amazing....as is this photo! V
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