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Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) adult pair, mating on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) flowers in chalk grassland
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Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) adult pair, mating on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) flowers in chalk grassland
Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) adult pair, mating on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) flowers in chalk grassland, Martin Down National Nature Reserve, Hampshire, England, August
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Media ID 9673345
© FLPA/Hugh Lansdown
Brown Browns Butterflies Butterfly Chalk Copulating Copulation Down Downland Downlands Downs Grassland Grasslands Hampshire Mating Pair Paired Pairs Ragwort Ragworts Wildflower Wildflowers Blooms Breeding Martin Down Reserves
Love is in the Air - Meadow Brown Butterflies Get Busy on a Summer Date!
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. In this enchanting snapshot captured at Martin Down National Nature Reserve, Hampshire, England, we witness a passionate moment between two Meadow Brown butterflies. The vibrant pair has chosen the delightful Common Ragwort flowers as their romantic rendezvous spot in the picturesque chalk grassland. As these European lovebirds engage in their graceful dance of courtship, it's hard not to be captivated by nature's beauty and resilience. The male butterfly proudly showcases his striking brown wings while delicately perched on the Senecio jacobaea blooms. Meanwhile, his female counterpart exudes elegance with her fluttering presence. This magical scene unfolds amidst the idyllic backdrop of Martin Down's rolling hills and lush greenery. The summer sun casts its warm glow upon these amorous insects, creating an atmosphere filled with passion and vitality. While we may never know what secrets lie within their tiny hearts, one thing is for certain – love knows no bounds even in the insect world! So let us celebrate this extraordinary display of affection between our winged friends as they continue to spread joy through their delicate flights and gentle touch. Let this image serve as a reminder that love can bloom anywhere – even among wildflowers on a sunny day in Hampshire!
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