Autumn is on and about and insects are gathering the last nectar
On an ivy bush I had to stop and look at these beautiful butterflies. They were gathering nectar from its flowers (although they do not look like flowers) with their long "tongues" which they can curl up. There were at least half a dozen on this bush and they didn't seem to be particularly disturbed by my presence. The also seemed to enjoy the warmth of the sun as they soaked up its rays with their dark pigments. Up close they look quite alien. Somewhat furry, their eyes lizard like...
While it is a common butterfly here, it is nevertheless very beautiful and I wonder what they do in winter. Do they have a home? Do they still lay some eggs? Or do they die? But then I wonder why they are still gathering nectar... If you know let me know!
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