Monarch, Danaus plexippus, feeding on Lantana sp. flower the butterfly s proboscis is seen extending into the flower

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Monarch Danaus plexippus feeding on Lantana sp flower the butterfly s proboscis is seen extending into the flower to reach the nectary

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Size: 5154px × 3450px
Location: new york state
Photo credit: © MShieldsPhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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