Autumn is on and about and insects are gathering the last nectar
On an ivy bush I had to stop and look at these beautiful butterflies. They were gathering nectar from its flowers (although they do not look like flowers) with their long "tongues" which they can curl up. There were at least half a dozen on this bush and they didn't seem to be particularly disturbed by my presence. The also seemed to enjoy the warmth of the sun as they soaked up its rays with their dark pigments. Up close they look quite alien. Somewhat furry, their eyes lizard like...
While it is a common butterfly here, it is nevertheless very beautiful and I wonder what they do in winter. Do they have a home? Do they still lay some eggs? Or do they die? But then I wonder why they are still gathering nectar... If you know let me know!
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You have very tender feelings
I love these photos very, very much!
I love butterflies ...
Hairpins, shirts ... I buy anything that has a butterfly
oh how lovely! yes they are amazing insects 😊😍
Good one and I will give that a try
How come they have almost the same color? I love that red designs on the outer side of it's wings. I don't know bit I think it is pleasing to see since it has less colors with majority being black/brown.
their patterns are almost identical (but in this case it's because it is the same one 😅)
Haha, I gotch ya!😊👍
Hello I liked your publication, I love butterflies especially their colors, and about the question you asked, as far as I know they are not collecting nectar, they are feeding, and preparing the place to lay their eggs.
okay that makes sense! Do you know if they survive winter? (it gets below freezing here)
Hi @tobetada, here we only have a rainy period and a dry period. I have also wondered where all those butterflies go when it rains.
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