Another of our common butterflies, the Atlantic or Holly Azure (Celastrina idella) was out in force Friday, puddling by the hundreds in certain spots. [Blogger ate the picture so you will just have to take my word for it. I'll try to post it later.]
4.22.2007
Party Time
Another of our common butterflies, the Atlantic or Holly Azure (Celastrina idella) was out in force Friday, puddling by the hundreds in certain spots. [Blogger ate the picture so you will just have to take my word for it. I'll try to post it later.]
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I've wondered about this phenomenon. I suspected they were after something. Curious that the larval stage which I considered to be the eating phase - isn't able to get some important nutrients. Fascinating. It sure pays to be out and about this time of year, eh?
Cathy,
Yes, I had wondered for a long time why butterflies could be found on the oddest things - scat, carrion, urine, vomitus, etc. One day I ran across the explanation while doing some reading about butterfly reproduction.
Hmmmm. The 'vomitus' bothers me more than the other nutrient 'sources'.
Go figure :0)
Neat!
Blooooger ate a picture? Who could imagine such a thing?
;)
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