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Community photo entitled Compton Tortoiseshell Butterfly by Elmarie van Rooyen on 03/17/2026 at Smoky Lake Alberta

Compton Tortoiseshell Butterfly

On 03/17/2026 11:22 am by Elmarie van Rooyen | Smoky Lake Alberta

One of the butterflies that have special adaptations for survival. They prevent damage to their insides by increasing the level of glycerol, a type of alcohol in their blood, and by converting excess water in their bodies into a gelatin-like substance that won’t freeze

Leica 75mm

Cropped