The Cheater
Spring-azure butterfly (Celastrina ladon) taking nectar from the base of a Bluebead lilly flower (Clintonia borealis) and thereby by-passing the pollination mechanism.
The wild flower was photographed in situ taking care to avoid disturbance.
Ontario, Canada
Single shot.
Camera: Olympus EM5
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Uploaded on January 25, 2015
Taken on May 25, 2014
The Cheater
Spring-azure butterfly (Celastrina ladon) taking nectar from the base of a Bluebead lilly flower (Clintonia borealis) and thereby by-passing the pollination mechanism.
The wild flower was photographed in situ taking care to avoid disturbance.
Ontario, Canada
Single shot.
Camera: Olympus EM5
P5250906
12,438
views
143
faves
39
comments
Uploaded on January 25, 2015
Taken on May 25, 2014