Among the lush green leaves, I found two beautiful winged creatures sitting quietly. Their silence was full of meaning. They were tawny coster butterfly, a beautiful butterfly from the Nymphalidae family. These two butterflies weren't just sitting there, resting. They were performing a sacred ritual passed down from their ancestors. A ritual to pass on color and maintain patterns, ensuring that beauty never fades with time. They were both working hard to preserve the color and pattern forever on their wings.
The butterfly colors were stunning: a warm orange adorned with black spots that seemed like small accents that accentuated their beauty. Not only that, but their bodies, wing bases, and wingtips were also adorned with a beautiful pattern: black lines with touches of pale white, adding to the elegance. Their long antennae extended forward, occasionally moving ever so slowly.
Meanwhile, their slender legs held tightly to the leaf on which they perched. They stood facing each other, holding onto the same leaf. The leaf they were standing on wasn't just a resting place; it was a silent witness to their shared story. It was a ritual that had been passed down for centuries.
| Latin name | Acraea terpsicore |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 3 Apr, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers |  @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/346934613
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
