18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Aphrodisiac: Hair pencils of male Common crow butterfly
A male Common crow butterfly with its ‘hair pencils’ everted-out to attract females of the species. The hair pencils release pheromones. Recorded in a green patch within the city, these patches allow wildlife to thrive and are vital for ecosystem.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2020 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Nagpur, India |
| Camera: | NIKON D500 |
| Copyright: | © Amit Roy |