In Costa Rica it is common to see groups of butterflies of the ithomiinae family gather on the leaves to feed on organic matter. On other occasions th

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In Costa Rica it is common to see groups of butterflies of the ithomiinae family gather on the leaves to feed on organic matter. On other occasions the males come together to form LEKS, or groups that absorb alkaloids that use as perfume to attract the females.

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