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Danaus gilippus

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Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

Queen

Danaus gilippus thersippus Danaus gilippus thersippus (H. Bates, 1863)

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SusanEllison 11 years ago

Sorry, only shot, it took off right away

gatorfellows 11 years ago

The other choice would be a Soldier, Danaus eresimus. A clearer view of the ventral hind wings and a dorsal view of the upper wings is needed. Do you have other photos? The reflection hints of it being a Queen.

LaurenZarate 11 years ago

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/galle...

LaurenZarate 11 years ago

Beautiful picture! Looks like Danaus gilippus, the Queen...

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SusanEllison

Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Spotted on Mar 4, 2013
Submitted on Mar 17, 2013

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