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This photo of an unknown butterfly with a pollen-covered head shows the ambiguity of the roles played by the different elements of nature. Although butterfly and moth caterpillars are predators of plants and leaves, adults can play an important role in pollinating these same plants.
Spotted on Jun 20, 2020
Submitted on Jun 21, 2020
6 Comments
Some species of skipper butterfly (Hesperiidae).
Thank you Hema, you are very kind.
This has captured the beauty of nature in a lovely way ! Thank you for showing us the mysteries of the insect world!
Thank you Neil and Brian.
My what big eyes this has.
Beautiful spotting, Sergio. Wonderful colours.