| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Euploea mulciber | 03 02 2024 | North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia |
Today I explored a small forest not far from the village, a place I often visit to look for interesting macro objects. On the way, I came to a small river with a calm flow, surrounded by lush trees and leaves that were wet after last night's rain. While looking around, my eyes fell on something moving slowly on a rock near the water.
A Euploea mulciber butterfly! The color is so beautiful, with a predominance of brownish black and white spots on the wings. However, there was something strange—this butterfly seemed to be trying to flap its wings, but it wouldn't fly. I approached slowly, worried that he might be injured or tired.
I squatted down and tried to take a closer look. The wings appear intact, with no obvious tears or wounds. The butterfly did not appear to be injured, but remained in place, only moving slightly when I approached. I wondered, had it just emerged from its cocoon and wasn't ready to fly yet? Or maybe it was exposed to dew which made its wings wet and heavy?
I also took several photos, immortalizing this rare moment. The dim afternoon light adds a dramatic impression to the butterfly, as if it were contemplating on a rock.
NOTE: I first wrote the article above in Indonesian, which is my own language, then I translated it using English with the help of Goggle.
| Camera used | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| F-stop | - |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Euploea mulciber |
| Location | Aceh Indonesia |
| Photographer |  @bananaklatbarat |
| Link to original | community | |
|---|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/260825228 | |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
| - | - | |
| =4.9786331 | =97.2221421 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9786331&mlon=97.2221421#map=12/4.9786/97.2221 |