Surely Not Road Kill??? by milaniet

Surely Not Road Kill???

Best on black I have no idea what these Red Spotted Purple Butterflies had found on the road - there were actually 4 of them working over whatever that was. Still trying to get to the picnic area!
Instant fav...a bit grim looking when studied closely but really beautiful blue butterflies.
August 27th, 2015  
Beautiful and you got two in the same shot.
August 27th, 2015  
they're beautiful! white admirals?
August 27th, 2015  
I love that blue. Such clarity!
August 27th, 2015  
Ann
Beautiful shot.fav.
August 27th, 2015  
Beautiful find :)
August 27th, 2015  
Stunning capture.
August 27th, 2015  
A couple of beauties and you managed to get both dorsal and ventral views of their wings!
August 28th, 2015  
Absolutely gorgeous! FAV.
August 28th, 2015  
What beautiful butterflies! lovely shot, fav :)
August 28th, 2015  
Great observation and capture, Milanie! What an unusual image!
August 28th, 2015  
Beautiful!
August 28th, 2015  
Gorgeous butterflies, wonderful shot. Has it been very hot and dry ? Are they looking for moisture?
August 28th, 2015  
@markp Actually neither. We've had continual light rains every week (mowing all through the summer isn't common in Arkansas) and the temperatures were in the 70's as it was up on the mountain (or mountains as they go in Arkansas!)
August 28th, 2015  
@milaniet I was quite curious when I saw this shot, so had a quick search to see what I could find about them. Quite a choice of foodstuffs for both caterpillars and adults, but on one site I found it mentioned adults had been seen on dung. So it looks like your beautiful butterflies are not that bothered about what they eat
August 28th, 2015  
@markp Now THAT is interesting! Sure did surprise me - thanks for the information.
August 28th, 2015  
Interesting, but what ever it is they are definitely getting what they need from it.
August 28th, 2015  
Great shot
August 28th, 2015  
They are both so pretty. Nice find.
August 28th, 2015  
What a treat to see two of those beauties, regardless of their activity -- great caption.
August 28th, 2015  
Yes, Red Spotted Purple butterflies are known for liking dung. The only good photo I have of one is on some dog do. Sad but true.
August 28th, 2015  
Great capture and interesting form of sustenance :)
August 28th, 2015  
Beautiful butterflies!
August 28th, 2015  
great shot - interesting colours and good focus
August 28th, 2015  
what a wonderful capture! I don't want to think about what it is they are so interested in! fav
August 28th, 2015  

Super find 2 beautiful butterflies together Fav.
August 28th, 2015  
So pretty!
August 28th, 2015  
Great capture! Love the colors and details! Two at once makes it even more beautiful. fav
August 28th, 2015  
the colours are stunning
August 28th, 2015  
What stunning butterflies. Great shot.
August 28th, 2015  
Wonderful shot.
August 28th, 2015  
Wow those are so beautiful! Fav! Tried not to look too closely at their lunch.
August 29th, 2015  
Nice catch
August 29th, 2015  
fav...cool
August 29th, 2015  
Beautiful :-)
September 2nd, 2015  
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