Poster Print : Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia) adult, feeding on minerals from human finger, Kent, England, june
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Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia) adult, feeding on minerals from human finger, Kent, England, june
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 7483209
© FLPA/Malcolm Schuyl
Butter Fly Butterflies Drink Drinking Drinks Finger Fingers Fritillaries Fritillary Human Humans Kent Mineral Minerals People Person Feeds
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Who needs a mineral water bottle when you have a human finger? This Heath Fritillary butterfly in Kent, England knows how to quench its thirst with style! In this incredible snapshot captured by photographer Malcolm Schuyl, we witness an unexpected encounter between nature and humans. As the vibrant orange and brown wings of the adult fritillary gracefully flutter above, it delicately lands on a person's finger to sip on essential minerals. This extraordinary behavior showcases the adaptability of these beautiful creatures as they explore new sources of nourishment. While most butterflies rely on nectar from flowers, this curious fritillary has discovered that our fingers can provide an equally refreshing treat. Who knew that even insects appreciate the taste of human touch? As summer fills the air with warmth and life, it seems like everyone wants to enjoy some outdoor refreshments – including our tiny winged friends. So next time you're out exploring nature in England's picturesque countryside, keep your eyes peeled for these enchanting Heath Fritillaries who might just surprise you with their unconventional drinking habits!
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