Silver-studded Blue (Plebeius argus) male with black ants
 

Silver-studded Blue Butterfly with Ants

  

When the butterfly emerges it is covered with sweet, sugary droplets that black ants find attractive. During this dangerous time the ants are still protecting the adult until it is ready to fly.

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