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Cleopatra (left) and Large Skipper Butterfly (Ochlodes venata) - feeding on nectar of garden flower, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Cleopatra (left) and Large Skipper Butterfly (Ochlodes venata) - feeding on nectar of garden flower, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2012
Cleopatra (left) and Large Skipper Butterfly (Ochlodes venata) - feeding on nectar of garden flower
Lower Saxony, Germany
Gonepteryx cleopatra
Duncan Usher
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Nature's Royal Banquet - Cleopatra and the Skipper Butterfly Indulge in Sweet Delights!
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. In this snapshot taken by Duncan Usher, we witness a delightful rendezvous between two enchanting creatures amidst the vibrant flora of Lower Saxony, Germany. On the left, Cleopatra herself graces us with her majestic presence, while a Large Skipper Butterfly flutters nearby. Both insects are caught red-handed (or should we say yellow-palmed?) as they feast on the delectable nectar of a garden flower. As if straight out of an ancient Egyptian tale, Cleopatra elegantly extends her proboscis to sip from nature's golden chalice. Meanwhile, our dashing skipper friend joins in on this sweet affair, eagerly joining the banquet with its own straw-like appendage. Their delicate wings shimmer under the sun's warm embrace as they partake in this heavenly treat. It seems that even these tiny creatures appreciate life's simple pleasures – savoring every drop of floral goodness Mother Nature has to offer. This mesmerizing scene reminds us that beauty can be found in unexpected places and moments. So next time you find yourself wandering through a garden or meadow, keep your eyes peeled for these winged connoisseurs indulging in their favorite delicacy – nature's very own nectar buffet!
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