[Leica] IMG: Monarch with a Past

[mark at whitedogs.co.uk (Mark Pope)]

I would imagine that this specimen is near the end of its life, which is 
OK if it has passed on its DNA.
Good use of flash - it's not at all obvious, which is what it's all 
about I think.

Cheers

Mark



Mark Pope,
Swindon, Wilts
UK

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                (2008) 
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Jim Nichols wrote:
> At first glance, this Monarch butterfly appeared to be like any other.  On 
> closer examination, it is seen that he/she is missing a major part of the 
> left outer wing.  It seems to be doing ok, and tolerates smaller insects 
> on the same bloom.
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Monarch.jpg.html
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Damaged+Wing.jpg.html
> 
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
> 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
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