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Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) adult female, drinking minerals from rotten vegetation
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Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) adult female, drinking minerals from rotten vegetation
Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) adult female, drinking minerals from rotten vegetation, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9674353
© FLPA/Gianpiero Ferrari
Alpine Alps Butterflies Butterfly Cannobina Valley Drink Drinking Drinks Italian Italian Alps Italy Mineral Minerals Piedmont Skipper Skippers Southern Europe Underside Valley Valleys Montane Upland Uplands
Cheers to a Mineral-Packed Happy Hour in the Italian Alps! 🍹🦋
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness the enchanting world of the Large Chequered Skipper as she indulges in a unique cocktail hour amidst the picturesque Cannobina Valley. This adult female skipper, with her delicate wings adorned in mesmerizing patterns, takes center stage as she delicately sips on nature's own mineral-infused elixir. With an air of sophistication and grace, our fluttering friend perches upon rotten vegetation like a true connoisseur. Unbeknownst to many, these charming creatures have developed a refined taste for minerals found within decaying plants – their secret recipe for vitality! As if straight out of an alpine fairy tale, this scene unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of Northern Italy's majestic Piedmont region. The towering peaks of the Italian Alps serve as silent witnesses to this whimsical ritual that plays out during warm summer days. It is moments like these that remind us how even tiny inhabitants can find joy and sustenance amidst rugged mountain landscapes. So let us raise our glasses (or nectar-filled flowers) to this elegant butterfly and her delightful rendezvous with nature's hidden treasures. Here's to embracing life's simple pleasures while basking in Mother Nature's grandeur! 🌿🏔️
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