Great Spangled Fritillary

Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly

Like myself, many people think the Butterfly a beautiful creature.  This was my first good look at one.  

I was trying to dodge a mother and her children as they walked around the pond when I came upon this scene.  The butterfly was exhibiting a "disgusting" behavior.  Wikipedia says, "Mud-puddling, or simply puddling, is behavior most conspicuous in butterflies, but occurs in other animals as well, mainly insects; they seek out certain moist substances such as rotting plant matter, mud and carrion and they suck up the fluid. Where the conditions are suitable conspicuous insects such as butterflies commonly form aggregations on wet soil, dung or carrion."  The butterfly flew away but I know it would return.  I "set up shop" by the excrement.  Mercifully, my nose barely works.  I advised the mother and her child to step carefully when they passed.

Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly

 I had the opportunity to capture many different poses.

Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly

The question screams in my ears, "Who would want a picture of a butterfly on dung in their house?!"

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