Confucian dart butterfly

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As the sun began to greet me, among the lush green leaves, an adorable little creature perched on a broad leaf. It didn't sing or scream to attract my attention; it came silently. But its presence transformed the leaf into a meaningful story. It was a Confucian dart butterfly, a small, plump, and plump butterfly from the Hesperiidae family.

The butterfly's coloration was stunning, black with a hint of orange, resembling a flame learning to calm down. It wasn't just the color that captivated me; its wing pose also captured my attention. Its hind wings were spread out to the sides, while its front wings were held upright. When I looked closely, the butterfly's pose resembled a fighter jet landing at an airport. It was a unique pose not found in medium-sized and large butterflies.

Latin namePotanthus confucius
Observation date16 Jan, 2026
Camera usedrealme 7 Pro
Photographersreachdreams@reachdreams
LocationAceh, Indonesia
Link to original community

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/334905822

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4.69513596.7493993https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993
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