A newly emerging butterfly escaped from its cocoon to dry its wings.

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This freshly hatched butterfly climbed out of its cocoon in Costa Rica to dry off its wing so it could fly away and start a new life.

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Size: 2733px × 3940px
Location: Costa Rica
Photo credit: © Gunther Fraulob / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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