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Hamadryas amphinome

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Field Notes

Description:

Occasionally adult butterflies drink so much they must emit a fine liquid spray from the tip of their abdomen. This substance is not like urine; rather, it is almost pure water.

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Comments (3)
SarahWhitt
Interesting info!! Really NICE SPOTTING!!

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PublishedMay 31, 2017

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