Mission Blue Butterfly Larva

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This image of a Mission Blue larvae was taken at Twin Peaks, Mission Ridge near San Francisco, California. As of 14 December 2009, the 'Mission Blue Butterfly' (Aricia icarioides missionensis) is listed as Endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

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Size: 3200px × 2400px
Photo credit: © Photo Researchers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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