monarch cluster

More than 50 orange, black and white butterflies clustered together hanging on tree

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Monarch butterflies on Monterey cypress in Pacific Grove, Calif. Fortunately, monarchs are astoundingly resilient. When clustered, monarchs exhibit their underwings, disguising the butterflies as dead leaves. This provides some protection against predators.

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