| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Euploea core | December 04 2024 | Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia |
Euploea core is a species of caterpillar that has extraordinary appeal, both in terms of appearance and its role in the ecosystem. This caterpillar is the larval stage of the common crow butterfly which is known for its elegance, usually they exhibit striking body colors, such as a combination of black, white and orange, this color pattern is not only aesthetic but also serves as a warning to predators that they are poisonous and unpleasant to eat, this starts with the ability of caterpillars in the larval phase to suck liquid toxic chemical compounds from their host plants, usually these plants. comes from family Apocynaceae is famous for its natural poison content in each leaf.
The natural habitat of Euploea core is widespread in tropical and subtropical areas, especially in Southeast Asia and several areas in South Asia. Euploea core caterpillars are easy to find in areas with lots of vegetation, such as forests, fields and parks. The host plants they choose are not only limited to a source of food but also a source of protection in the future, this starts when the Euploea core caterpillar metamorphoses, as active caterpillars they very intensively chew leaves to store the energy needed in their blood for the next stage, namely the cocoons, once large enough the Euploea core caterpillar will metamorphose into a beautiful butterfly. This butterfly usually has dark brown wings and white spots along the edges of the wings, while the inside of the wings will have an elegant orange color.
the existence of these caterpillars can be considered very important in the ecosystem, as herbivores they play a role in maintaining the balance of the host plant population, so that the growth of the host plant is not too dense, while when they reach the adult phase as beautiful butterflies they act as pollinators on flowering plants, thanks to their role Currently, Euploea cores are considered an inseparable part of the natural cycle that maintains biodiversity around us. Even though Euploea cores look small and not environmentally friendly because they are plant predators, they are always important for the sustainability of the ecosystem, you just need to do it. control in the park so that their population numbers are controlled, I think all the creatures scattered around us are a gift from the universe to live side by side.
| Camera used | smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | - |
| Photography | Euploea core |
| Location | Buket Alue Puteh |
| Photographer | @lightofhope |
| Link to original | community |
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| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/254094004 |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
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| =5.080479 | =97.46383 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.0804793232&mlon=97.4638302997 |
