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Nature Can Be Beautiful, But Cruel

Nature Can Be Beautiful, But Cruel

This beautiful, battle-scarred little butterfly, a Painted Lady - (Vanessa cardui) went on with its business despite losing large sections of both wings....
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This beautiful, battle-scarred little butterfly, a Painted Lady - (Vanessa cardui) went on with its business despite losing large sections of both wings.
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Monterey, California, US

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Jul, 2023

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