Framed Print : 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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Media ID 11754371
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Butterflies Butterfly Drinking Fritillary Lepidoptera Marsh Mineral Polyommatus Salts Turkey Acids Amino Pontic Puddling Sodium
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring the captivating beauty of the Pontic Alps to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "Picture No. 11073953" by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment. Witness the enchanting scene of Pontic Blue Butterflies mud-puddling alongside a Marsh Fritillary in the picturesque Yaylalar Valley of Kaskar, north-east Turkey. Each print is expertly framed and printed on premium quality paper for a stunning, vibrant display. Add this exquisite work of art to your collection and enjoy the serenity of nature in your daily life.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
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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