Sunday, December 13, 2015

coolthingoftheday: Although butterflies primarily feed on...







coolthingoftheday:

Although butterflies primarily feed on nectar from flowers, they have also been seen deriving nourishment from sources such as rotting fruit, dung, dissolved minerals in rocks and sand, blood, and decaying flesh. Some studies have suggested that male butterflies use the nutrients collected on these feeding trips as a nuptial gift for females. 

Wow. 



from Stowe Boyd http://stoweboyd.com/post/135119443057

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