Close-up of three Orange Julia Longwings or Julia Butterflies (Dryas iulia) in courtship rituals, trying to mate, one on flight

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Size: 5178px × 3358px
Location: Emmen Zoo, The Netherlands
Photo credit: © Ger Bosma / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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