On a bed of fresh green leaves, I found a Malayan five-ringed butterfly resting. I approached slowly, not wanting to scare it. Judging by its damaged wings, it had likely encountered a significant obstacle. It seemed to have recently been attacked by a predator. It also looked weak.
It tried to fly, but it couldn't. It couldn't even flap its wings. I felt sorry for it in this state. I looked around for the cause of its helplessness, but I couldn't find anything. If there was, the predator had probably already hidden.
Despite its weakness and damaged wings, its beauty hadn't faded at all. It still looked incredibly beautiful. Its entire body was brown, resembling a long-fallen leaf. One thing caught my attention. Look at its intact wings, there was a unique pattern. Two small circles resembled eyes.
These small circles weren't just ordinary circles, they were shields to protect it from enemy attacks. This was evident from the damage to one of its wings. The predator attacked the area with two small, eye-like dots. It likely mistook them for the butterfly's actual eyes, as predators typically target the head when attacking.
| Latin name | Ypthima horsfieldii |
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| Observation date | 26 Feb, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers |  |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/340241059
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |