E. Black Swallowtail Butterfly Papilio polyxenes Mud-puddling, SE USA
E. Black Swallowtail Butterfly ( Papilio polyxenes ), Mud-puddling, SE USA by Carol Dembinsky Dembinsky Photo Associates . The phenomenon of Mud-puddling is seen primarily among butterflies. The process is that of gathering nutrients, such as amino acids and mineral salts, and is normally accomplished on wet soils.
Size: 4752px × 3168px
Location: Southeastern USA
Photo credit: © Carol Dembinsky / Dembinsky Photo Associates / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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