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Monarch vs. Shamrock Orb Weaver

Danaus plexippus vs. Araneus trifolium

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Field Notes

Description:

Wow, the butterfly didn't even notice the shamrock orb weaver hidden in the flowers. I was at a distance and didn't want to disturb the scene. I thought there might be a struggle, but the butterfly safely flew away.

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos

Notes:

Not macro

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PublishedNovember 11, 2011

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