Yesterday, I had a wonderful experience with my clients at the Butterfly Park in Tabanan, Bali. It was a beautiful day, and everyone was excited to see the colorful butterflies.
When we arrived at the park, the staff welcomed us warmly and gave us a brief introduction about the different species of butterflies we would see. I was amazed to learn that there are over one hundred species of butterflies in the park!
The staff also shared some interesting information about butterflies. Butterflies don’t have mouths; instead, they have antennae from which they get their food. Because of this, they only live for about five days. After mating, they typically die before reaching the end of those five days.
As I continued to explore, I noticed some butterflies still in their pupal stage. There were two types of pupae: one that could be attached to a string and another that rested on a mat or the floor. The staff used small clips to hang the pupae on strings made of cable. I could see the cocoons hanging neatly on a shelf. On another layer of the shelf, there were larger cocoons made by bigger butterflies. After some time, these cocoons will undergo metamorphosis, transforming from caterpillars into beautiful big butterflies.
We then walked into the park, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. Butterflies were everywhere, flying around us and landing on the flowers.
The butterflies were so beautiful, especially against the vibrant red flowers that are quite typical in Bali. One butterfly caught my eye in particular; it was black with striking blue patterns.
There were also some stick insects placed in a container like an aquarium on a glass shelf. These insects did not move at all. When I asked about the live insects, the staff explained that stick insects don’t live long and some had already died.
Well, that's the adventure I have in the butterfly park.
