creature-feature: the karner blue butterfly was discovered and named by vladimir nabokov, the author of lolita. this species of butterfly sees a higher rate of larval success when they are tended to by ants. this is an example of a mututalistic relationship.
6 months ago · 8 notes  #karner blue butterfly 
Sooo tiny!
11 months ago · 1 note  #butterfly #karner blue butterfly