Birth of a monarch: the emergence of a new butterfly
2012-03-30 03:45:23
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In the first image, the butterfly is seen through its chrysallis as it starts to break free.
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Post-Gazette photographer Larry Roberts early this morning captured scenes of a birth of sorts -- the emergence of a monarch butterfly.
These images were taken between 5:45 and 7:25 a.m. with studio lighting on the photographer's dining room table.
Mr. Roberts had been given the chrysalis by the Pittsburgh Zoo for this photographic project.
To learn more about the monarch, its life cycle and its extensive migration, visit http://www.monarch-butterfly.com.
The butterfly soon begins to emerge.
A new monarch arrives: the butterfly is completely free of its chrysalis.
First Published August 18, 2011 9:36 am
