On a quiet morning when the wind was silent and the leaves were still, I found a common bushbrown butterfly sitting sweetly on a fresh green leaf. She stood there, completely still, motionless. I'd been there for quite some time, photographing and admiring her beauty. But she remained completely still, like a statue. But I liked her stillness, I could enjoy it to my heart's content.
The common bushbrown butterfly is not just an ordinary insect, but a living poem woven by nature, captivatingly beautiful. Look at its beautiful colors, an earthy brown. At first glance, it resembles velvet. Furthermore, look at the unique pattern along the edges of its wings.
If you look closely, the pattern resembles eyes, neatly arranged along the edges of its wings. This unique pattern is jet black, adorned with a white dot in the center and edged with gold circles. It's truly beautiful, a unique pattern rarely found in other butterfly.
However, it's important to note that this unique pattern isn't just for beautifying its wings. It's also a primary defense against predators. These false eyes are more striking than their real counterparts, making them easily visible to enemies.
This butterfly's habitat is primarily moist soil, dry leaves, and small bushes filled with green grass. Another important thing to note is that this butterfly never soars or hovers in the air. He always flies low and at short distances.
In Latin, the common bushbrown butterfly is known as Mycalesis perseus, which is a butterfly from the Nymphalidae family.






Latin name | Mycalesis perseus |
Observation date | 4 Agt, 2025 |
Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
Photographers | @reachdreams |
Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
Link to original community |
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/303574847