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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Giant Swallowtail Butterfly

I never appreciated how large and intricate butterflies were until my family and I went to the butterfly exhibit at the Greensboro Science Center. The size and majesty of these insects were impressive as they relaxed as the sun warmed their wings.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3100
Copyright: © Bryson Betts