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Monarch Caterpillar
A female Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is laying eggs on a swan plant leaf in a garden in Lincoln, New Zealand, on January 26, 2024. Monarch butterflies are New Zealand's largest butterflies and have been present since the late 1800s. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #10939478 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto |
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