Summer Azure butterflies gleaning food from the surface of leaves?

A few adult Summer Azure butterflies appeared to be gleaning food from the surface of leaves over a period of a few days. Maybe it was nectar and/or pollen that had fallen from nearby trees? Or, honeydew from aphids? Clouds of pollen were visible during the preceding days. And, the Tulip Trees were blooming. Anecdotal information indicates that Tulip Trees generate significant quantities of nectar. Observations of the butterflies are attached below. They were exclusively on Wild Bergamot and Southern Mount Mint plants at the edge of the yard.

Publicado el mayo 17, 2024 09:30 TARDE por rossberryhill rossberryhill

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Mayo 10, 2024 a las 12:55 TARDE EDT

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Mayo 10, 2024 a las 03:23 TARDE EDT

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Mayo 11, 2024 a las 03:22 TARDE EDT

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They’ve been hanging around on the Southern Mountain Mint and Wild Bergamot plants, and seem to be eating/drinking something.

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