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16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Newly formed chrysalis

I'm fascinated by the fact that a newly-formed monarch chrysalis can show exactly what pieces will be which on the butterfly, you can see the eyes,antenna, proboscis, wings and legs.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2018
Date Uploaded: 08.2018
Photo Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States of America
Camera: SM-G935P
Copyright: © Heather Mach