Detail of a collective of colorful butterflies puddling. They are sipping moisture from mud to take in salts and minerals from the soil.

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Size: 3012px × 2011px
Location: Vargem Alta, State of Espirito Santo, Brazil.
Photo credit: © EduardoMSNeves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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