Chersonesia rahria
| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Chersonesia rahria | 12 09 2024 | North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia |
This is a story about a Chersonesia rahria butterfly that I met a few days ago, while exploring a small forest in the village.
When I was looking for an object to photograph among the bushes, I suddenly saw a shadow of small, soft, orange-brown wings, perched gracefully on a bunch of forest fruits. I approached slowly, being careful not to disturb it. It turned out to be a Chersonesia rahria butterfly, also known as the Common Maplet, which is famous for its unique wing pattern resembling an ancient map.
The moment was so amazing. Amidst the lush green leaves, the bright colors of this butterfly's wings were so contrasting, giving a magical touch in the quiet atmosphere of the forest. The fine black striped pattern along its wings looked like a natural painting, as if the universe itself had carefully designed every curve. This butterfly looked calm, as if enjoying its rest time on the small fruits that also radiated their own beauty.
I raised my camera, trying to capture every detail of the elegance of this butterfly. Its fully opened wings, showing a stunning symmetrical pattern, add to the beauty of the surrounding scenery. The Chersonesian rahria butterfly seems to bring a message from nature, that beauty can be found in even the simplest forms, in small corners that often escape our attention.
| Camera used | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| F-stop | - |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Chersonesia rahria |
| Location | Aceh Indonesia |
| Photographer | @bananaklatbarat |
| Link to original | community | |
|---|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/243109010 | |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
| - | - | |
| =4.9786331 | = 97.2221421 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9786331&mlon=97.2221421#map=12/4.9786/97.2221 |