Thursday, September 26, 2024

September 26, 2024

I am an Eastern Tailed-blue butterfly
When I was a caterpillar I ate legumes and clover
As an adult I can't drink from tall flowers
My proboscis is short, so I can't get any closer.

Location: Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cupido_comyntas/

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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