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Anicia Checkerspot Butterfly

Anicia Checkerspot Butterfly

In July, large swarms of these butterflies feed upon flowers in mountain meadows.

In July, large swarms of these butterflies feed upon flowers in mountain meadows.
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Canon EOS Kiss X2

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Aperture f/8.0 ISO 400 Shutter 1/250

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Oct, 2013

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