Tawny coster butterfly

in Nature Observer11 days ago

On a quiet and humid morning, I found a tawny coster butterfly sunbathing in the morning sun among the thickets of wild leaves still wet with morning dew. The butterfly looked very calm there and it was not disturbed by my presence there. Behind its calm and peaceful attitude, there was a pair of wings that were never still, constantly moving, opening and closing. That made it a little difficult for me to photograph it.

Look when its wings are wide open showing its beautiful patterns and colors. Bright orange decorated with solid black spots that look so striking. On the edge of its wings, there is a dark frame decorated with faded orange dots that look very contrasting. If we look closely, the beautiful pattern is like a painting of ink dots on a bright orange canvas. The colors and patterns it has are truly captivating to the eye. I am sure that many eyes are captivated, not just insect lovers.

In Latin, this butterfly is known as Acraea terpsicore, which is one of the butterflies that is easy to find and recognize in the wild and it comes from the Nymphalidae family. This butterfly is not only attractive in terms of the beauty of its colors and patterns, but it is also attractive because of its extraordinary role. It is a true pollinator who works selflessly.

To find this butterfly does not necessarily have to go to the wild forest, in the colorful flower garden there are also. However, this butterfly is easier to find in the wild grass area with fresh leaves, like the one I found here.

Latin nameAcraea terpsicore
Observation date5 Jul, 2025
Camera usedrealme 7 Pro
Photographers@reachdreams
LocationAceh, Indonesia
Link to original community

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295279013

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Butterflies are one of the beautiful creatures of nature, and I am always amazed by their beauty.
Pictures were taken well.
!LUV

Yes I agree. The most beautiful and charming creature. Thank you for your beautiful comment.

She is so beautiful!!! A really lovely model

Thank you

😊🤗🌻

Quite a colorful and bright butterfly 🦋!

You could capture it in different states of the wings!

!ALIVE

it's thanks to extra patience. more than 50 pictures that I took, only that is pretty good. Thanks for stopping by my friend.

Hi. What a wonderful encounter. And it's a treat to read how you describe the tawny butterfly, I can almost see it moving its wings gently, as if breathing with the landscape. It has a color combination that is truly mesmerizing. Also, I find it beautiful that you highlight not only its beauty, but also its vital role as a pollinator. Undoubtedly, these little beings give us magical moments if we learn to look calmly. Thank you for sharing this experience so poetic and close to nature. Best regards.👋

Glad to know you felt the presence of this little one as I did that time, calm and full of wonder. Thank you for your warm comment.