In Need of Ironing - _TNY_1607
Here is a Constantine's swallowtail (Papilio constantinus) which was disturbed a bit when unfolding its wings after crawling out of the chrysalis so they hardened when not completely flat.
Fortunately for this one, it was still able to fly - butterflies tend to be able to fly with quite a lot of wing damage as they have so much wing area compared to their weight.
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Uploaded on January 1, 2024
Taken on January 12, 2023
In Need of Ironing - _TNY_1607
Here is a Constantine's swallowtail (Papilio constantinus) which was disturbed a bit when unfolding its wings after crawling out of the chrysalis so they hardened when not completely flat.
Fortunately for this one, it was still able to fly - butterflies tend to be able to fly with quite a lot of wing damage as they have so much wing area compared to their weight.
668
views
18
faves
39
comments
Uploaded on January 1, 2024
Taken on January 12, 2023