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Mud puddling butterflies

Mud-puddling, or simply puddling, is a behaviour most conspicuous in butterflies, but occurs in other animals as well, mainly insects; they seek out nutrients in certain moist substances such as rotting plant matter, mud and carrion and they suck up the fluid.

I think these are both the common blue butterfly or European common blue (Polyommatus icarus).

We'll be away for a few days. Enjoy the forthcoming week.
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12 comments

Malik Raoulda said:

Admirable et excellente prise de vue joliment partagée.
Bon dimanche.
19 months ago ( translate )

Colin Ashcroft said:

Beautiful butterflies
19 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Very beautiful butterflies, Amelia. I like the very interesting information you have supplied. I hope you have a great week, too. All the best, Joe
19 months ago

Keith Burton said:

Two beautiful images of these gorgeous little butterflies. You've captured them in lovely detail and colours. An interesting narrative, I've seen the behaviour, but had no idea what it was called.

Enjoy your time away Amelia..........and stay safe.
19 months ago

Ulrich John said:

Beautiful, Amelia !!!
19 months ago ( translate )

Nick Weall said:

pretty ~ thanks for the info dear LGM ~~~
19 months ago

tiabunna said:

Beautiful images, Amelia.
19 months ago ( translate )

Ecobird said:

Two beautiful butterfly images Amelia. I love the delicate blue colours and the fine detail, and you have taught me something I did not know today! Great information

Have a lovely evening
19 months ago

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* said:

jolis de cette couleur*-***************
19 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

They are lovely! Sadly I haven't seen many butterflies around here this summer.
19 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Good pictures of the pretty butterfly and great information Amelia.
19 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Oh,das ist aber schön,dass dich noch so schöne Bläulinge besucht haben liebe Amelia,sehr schön werden sie vom Sonnenlicht erleuchtet,eine schöne Collage :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
19 months ago ( translate )