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A member of the Buckeye Butterfly species perches on a leaf. 1
A smaller Atala butterfly sits on a leaf.2
An aerial view of a Lemon Pansy butterfly gives a unique view of its owl-esque wings. 3
A female member of the Great Mormon species sits delicately on the windowsill of the greenhouse. 4
Butterfly's eat various fruits set out on a plate for them. 5
Large Atlas Moths perch on the side of a tree. 6
A butterfly rests on the edge of leaf, preparing to take flight. 7
A male Great Mormon butterfly flutters through the flowers of the greenhouse. 8
A Monarch butterfly and a Queen butterfly fly harmoniously. 9
The greenhouse where the butterfly's are held sits tucked away in the vast Brookside Gardens of Wheaton. 10
Wings of Fancy
From April to September of each year, Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland, hosts the Wings of Fancy butterfly exhibit. Species from all over the globe are featured and visitors can admire them in a large greenhouse tucked away in the parks intricate gardens.
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A member of the Buckeye Butterfly species perches on a leaf.
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