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Queen? - Danaus gilippus - male
Copyright © 2008 Anne Worner

Queen? - Danaus gilippus - Male
Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, USA
September 17, 2008
I was wondering if I actually captured a Queen and not a Monarch!
Contributed by Anne Worner on 17 September, 2008 - 1:21pm
Last updated 23 September, 2008 - 11:43am

yes
Queen
… Harry Zirlin, 17 September, 2008 - 1:52pm

 
Queen
Thanks so much!
… Anne Worner, 17 September, 2008 - 3:05pm

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