A monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) about to emerge from its cocoon

• Contributor: Carol Thomas / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: 2B58EK1
• File size: 34.2 MB (609.1 KB Compressed download)
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• Dimensions: 4608 x 2592 px | 39 x 21.9 cm | 15.4 x 8.6 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 6 March 2020
• Location: Wellington, NZ

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The monarch in late stage of metamorphosis is about to emerge from this chrysalis. The butterfly broke out one hour after the photo. At this stage it has had a stretch and a quiver, and the pupa has angled to the left

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