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Common Bluebottle / Blue Triangle - sucking minerals on sand - Gunung Leuser National Park - Bukit Lawang - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia

Common Bluebottle  /  Blue Triangle - sucking minerals on sand - Gunung Leuser National Park - Bukit Lawang - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia


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Common Bluebottle / Blue Triangle - sucking minerals on sand - Gunung Leuser National Park - Bukit Lawang - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia

MAR-1639
Common Bluebottle / Blue Triangle - sucking minerals on sand
Gunung Leuser National Park - Bukit Lawang - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia
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Thomas Marent

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Nature's Mineral Buffet - The Blue Triangle Butterfly's Secret Spa Retreat!

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. In this snapshot captured by the talented photographer Thomas Marent, we witness a mesmerizing moment in the heart of Gunung Leuser National Park. Meet MAR-1639, also known as the Common Bluebottle or Blue Triangle butterfly, indulging in its unique self-care routine. As it delicately perches on the sandy terrain of Bukit Lawang in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, this stunning insect reveals its fascinating behavior - sucking minerals from the sand! With an air of sophistication and grace, our winged friend seems to have discovered nature's very own mineral spa. The lush greenery surrounding it serves as a picturesque backdrop for this enchanting scene. Its vibrant blue wings shimmer under the sunlight while it feasts on these essential minerals that provide more than just sustenance; they offer medicinal benefits too! Zoopharmacognosy takes center stage here as we witness Mother Nature's ingenious way of providing her creatures with natural remedies. This marvelous butterfly instinctively knows how to heal itself through self-medication. Join us in marveling at this incredible display of wildlife ingenuity and appreciate the wonders that unfold within our planet's national parks. Let MAR-1639 inspire you to explore your surroundings and uncover hidden treasures like never before!

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