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23-NOV-2013 Dick Keely

African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus)

Ahotokurom, Cape-Coast, Ghana

Also known as the Plain Tiger. It is a common butterfly which is widespread in Asia and Africa.
It belongs to the Danainae ("Milkweed butterflies") subfamily of the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae.
It is a medium-sized, non-edible butterfly, which is mimicked by multiple species.
The Plain Tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies to be used in art.
A 3500-year-old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest illustration of this species.
Reference: Wikipedia


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Regine L.15-Apr-2014 18:46
Great detail and bokeh.
Yohanan David03-Feb-2014 08:33
Great macro! V
Martin Lamoon30-Jan-2014 14:29
Stunning butterfly.
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