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Cambridge vagrant butterfly (Nepheronia thalassina) nectaring on Lantana (Lantana camara)
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Cambridge vagrant butterfly (Nepheronia thalassina) nectaring on Lantana (Lantana camara)
Cambridge vagrant butterfly (Nepheronia thalassina) nectaring on Lantana (Lantana camara). Flowers turn from yellow to pink when no nectar is provided. In garden, Tanzania. Native to tropical Americas
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Fluttering in Technicolor - A Cambridge Vagrant Butterfly's Sweet Delight!
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. In this enchanting snapshot captured by the talented Heather Angel, we witness a mesmerizing moment of nature's vibrant dance. Meet the Cambridge vagrant butterfly, gracefully perched upon a Lantana flower in Tanzania's lush garden. As if straight out of an artist's palette, its delicate wings shimmer with hues that rival even the most vivid rainbows. But there is more to this spectacle than meets the eye! The Lantana flowers themselves are true shape-shifters, transforming from sunny yellow to blushing pink when their nectar is scarce. It seems these clever blooms have mastered the art of attracting pollinators like our dashing winged friend. As our little flutterer indulges in this floral feast, it becomes clear that beauty knows no boundaries. Hailing from tropical Americas and now finding itself amidst East Africa's wonders, this alien species has found its place in Tanzania’s ecosystem – proving that sometimes unexpected guests can bring joy and wonder wherever they roam. So let us celebrate this delightful encounter between two worlds as Heather Angel captures nature at its most whimsical and harmonious. May it serve as a reminder that even in far-flung corners of our planet, life finds ways to connect and create moments of sheer magic for all who pause to appreciate them.
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