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Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar
The black head of a Monarch butterfly caterpillar is emerging from an egg as it prepares to hatch in Lincoln, New Zealand, on January 26, 2024. Monarch butterflies are New Zealand's largest butterfly species and have been present since the late 1800s. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #10940038 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto |
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