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Queen - Danaus gilippus - male
Copyright © 2009 Lynette Schimming

Queen - Danaus gilippus - Male
The Living Desert, Riverside County, California, USA
April 4, 2009
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Contributed by Lynette Schimming on 4 April, 2009 - 6:39pm
Last updated 6 September, 2009 - 6:26pm

Male
Note dark spots on hind wings. I think these are scent glands.
… Ron Hemberger, 6 September, 2009 - 6:17pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Ron,
so I guess this one is really a king :).
… Lynette Schimming, 6 September, 2009 - 6:27pm login or register to post comments

 
We can only hope!
The alternatives are not too pleasant.
… Ron Hemberger, 6 September, 2009 - 9:43pm login or register to post comments

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