Photo Mug : Picture No. 11073953
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Picture No. 11073953
Pontic Blue Butterflies with a Marsh Fritillary mud-puddling Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar, Pontic Alps, north-east Turkey
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Butterflies Butterfly Drinking Fritillary Lepidoptera Marsh Mineral Polyommatus Salts Turkey Acids Amino Pontic Puddling Sodium
Photo Mug
Brighten up your mornings with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring stunning wildlife photography. This mug showcases Picture No. 11073953 by Ardea Wildlife - a captivating image of Pontic Blue Butterflies mud-puddling with a Marsh Fritillary in the picturesque Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar, Pontic Alps, north-east Turkey. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images that bring the beauty of nature right to your hands. Start your day with a steaming cup of coffee and a dose of inspiration from the great outdoors. Perfect for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts alike.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Fluttering in the Mud - A Colorful Gathering of Pontic Blue Butterflies and a Marsh Fritillary!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we are transported to the enchanting Yaylalar Valley in the Pontic Alps, where nature's vibrant palette comes alive. The air is filled with excitement as a group of Pontic Blue Butterflies and a Marsh Fritillary engage in an unusual behavior known as mud-puddling. These delicate winged creatures have gathered near a muddy patch, not for a spa day, but for something far more intriguing. As they delicately perch on the moist ground, their tiny proboscises unfurl like miniature straws. Why? Well, it turns out these stylish insects aren't just sipping tea; they're actually indulging in some mineral-rich refreshments! The amino acids and sodium found within the mud provide essential nutrients that these butterflies need to thrive. It's like their very own natural energy drink! With wings shimmering hues of blue and orange, they dip into puddles brimming with mineral salts – an exquisite sight indeed. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene captured by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment photography experts, we can't help but marvel at Mother Nature's creativity. So next time you spot a butterfly enjoying its version of happy hour at your local watering hole (or rather mud-hole), remember that even insects know how to have fun while staying fabulous!
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