four pearl crscent butterflies puddling
Legg Park, Meridian Township, Michigan
These four male pearl crescents were spotted in a muddy area, where they were taking up water and minerals. Puddling is a common behavior of butterflies and they can occasionally be seen congregating in groups in such areas. The behavior is reported to be restricted to males in many species, and this may be true for pearl crescents, in which males can be differentiated by the black tips on their antennae.
Shot with single off-camera strobe (Leica SF 60/Leica C1 trigger), camera left. modified with MagMod MagSphere
four pearl crscent butterflies puddling
Legg Park, Meridian Township, Michigan
These four male pearl crescents were spotted in a muddy area, where they were taking up water and minerals. Puddling is a common behavior of butterflies and they can occasionally be seen congregating in groups in such areas. The behavior is reported to be restricted to males in many species, and this may be true for pearl crescents, in which males can be differentiated by the black tips on their antennae.
Shot with single off-camera strobe (Leica SF 60/Leica C1 trigger), camera left. modified with MagMod MagSphere