The crysalis of a Monarch butterfly, last stage after turning from green to black. It will shortly enclose, or emerge as a butterfly. Kansas, USA

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The crysalis of a Monarch butterfly in its last stage after turning from green to black. It will shortly enclose, or emerge as a butterfly. Kansas, USA.

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Size: 3200px × 4000px
Location: Kansas, USA
Photo credit: © B LaRue / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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