Amidst the lush foliage, I found a tawny coster butterfly perched peacefully on a young flower. Its wings were fully spread, displaying its beauty as it basked in the gentle sunlight. Its wings were a warm golden orange, as if they were holding the sun's rays.
The presence of scattered black spots added to the beauty of the butterfly's wings. Even more striking was the unique pattern at the tips of its wings, interconnected black circles that resembled a faded orange band with a solid black border. Its body, meanwhile, was black, adorned with contrasting white dots.
It had a pair of long, finely curved antennae, a jet black color. Occasionally, the butterfly moved up and down, perhaps searching for signals in its surroundings, determining whether it was safe to approach. As we know, butterfly antennae function as sense of smell or to detect direction. Its thin, faded orange and black legs held tightly to the flower on which it had landed. Its eyes were dark brown.
The combination of colors this butterfly possessed was truly mesmerizing. The perfect color made the butterfly stand out against the backdrop of fresh green leaves when I snapped it. Unfortunately, I couldn't capture the upper part of its wings. The butterfly was higher than me.
| Latin name | Acraea terpsicore |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 13 Mar, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/342669926
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
