Meet the Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)—a small but striking butterfly fluttering across Europe, including the Netherlands. Males flaunt vivid blue wings edged in white, while females sport brown wings with orange spots and a hint of blue.

Active from May to October, they thrive in sunny meadows, grassy verges, and even urban parks. Their caterpillars favor legumes like bird’s-foot trefoil and clovers, making these plants essential for their survival.

Often seen basking in the sun or gathering in small groups, these butterflies are a delightful sight on warm days. Their presence indicates healthy, flower-rich habitats.

So, next time you're out enjoying nature, keep an eye out for this charming pollinator—it’s a true gem of the European landscape!

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Microseconds until guffaw.

Is that how you say it in English? I’ve never used that word before. What’s more, this photo qualifies for today’s #PhotoSuggestion because there are "traces of the use" of a banana on the floor.

Mikrosekunden bis Ha-Ha!

... außerdem qualifiziert sich dieses Bild bestimmt für den heutigen #FotoVorschlag, weil am Boden Spuren vom Gebrauch einer Banane liegen.

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Parisian still life: marble, symmetry… and a pigeon with perfect timing







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Randonnée dans les gorges d'Héric et du Vialais 🐸

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Fondazione Burri, Città di Castello
L'arte e le sue forme, bianco e nero voluto.
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No Hugo Cabret in sight, just this incredible view





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