Leptosia nina butterfly

in Nature Observer2 days ago

Among the calm green leaves, I found a Leptosia nina butterfly resting peacefully. The butterfly is very simple, pure white in color, decorated with fine lines that resemble a secret map deliberately painted by the universe. The pattern is very unique, I have never found it in other butterflies. This unique pattern is only visible at close range, at a distance only white is visible.

The Leptosia nina butterfly is one of the simplest butterfly I have ever encountered. He is also one of the butterfly that has the calmest attitude when I approach him, he doesn't rush to fly somewhere else. As if he knew that I wanted to enjoy it for a longer time. Behind his simplicity and calm attitude, there is a story that not everyone knows.

Previously he was just a caterpillar who liked to eat plant leaves. When he is in this phase, he has many obstacles, one of the biggest obstacles is facing predators. It doesn't stop there, but he has to move on to the next phase, namely curling himself up in silence in a narrow and dark room. This phase is called pupa. He waited patiently in a room that promised nothing but uncertainty.

After going through a long process, he now appears in an extraordinary form. Already has wings that can fly here and there approaching colorful flowers. When he was in this final phase, he already had his fans.

Latin nameLeptosia nina
Observation date9 Jun, 2025
Camera usedrealme 7 Pro
Photographers@reachdreams
LocationAceh, Indonesia
Link to original community

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288091695

LatitudeLongitudeMap
4.69513596.7493993https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993
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Thank you mom💞

I was fascinated by the many beautiful butterflies.

Thank you dear.

Beautiful transformation and beautifully photographed 📸

Thank you buddy

Qué mariposa más rara y hermosa al mismo tiempo. Parece de plástico, algo salido de la imaginación de Guillermo del Toro

Yes I agree with you my friend. The combination is unique like an artist's imagination.

I really like white butterflies, they are very beautiful to look at. Thank you very much for presenting us with such beautiful photography.

Yes they are beautiful and calming. Thank you also for your visit. Greetings of success always.

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