A Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on butterfly bush flowers (Buddleja davidii), Indiana, United States

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A Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii)

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Size: 3456px × 2304px
Location: Patriot, Indiana, United States
Photo credit: © Megan McCarty / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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