Posted by: Sandy Steinman | July 24, 2016

Butterflies Don’t Only Feed On Nectar

ScienceDaily reports

While most butterflies feed on nectar from flowers, researchers believe that northern oak hairstreaks feed on non-nectar sources such as oak galls and honeydew from aphids and other insects.

Read more at Hold the nectar, these butterflies feed on galls and honeydew — ScienceDaily

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