Shoe Fly

On a hike recently we came across some butterflies puddling.

When I stopped to get a few shots…

Yes, that is my shoe.

Notice my hot pink socks?

Notice too, that he has his proboscis out. Maybe those shoes are getting a bit old.

Why butterflies on an ant blog? Blue butterflies like this one have a special relationship with ants.

Have you ever had a close encounter with a butterfly?