Brownish-yellow butterfly

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While strolling through the park, my eye caught a glimpse of a creature sitting sweetly among the colorful leaves. It was a brownish-yellow butterfly. It appeared to be perched there peacefully. Its wings were fully spread, seemingly relaxing and sunbathing after its long journey from one flower to the next.

The butterfly was stunningly beautiful, its golden orange color accentuated by black spots forming a mysterious pattern. The black lines along the edges of its wings added a touch of elegance to its appearance, and the tips of its hind wings were small, faded orange dots, adding a soft touch to the butterfly's color scheme.

Every stroke on its body seemed to tell the story of its journey in this world. It began as an egg, transforming into a voracious caterpillar. Here, predators began to prey on it. After passing this stage, it transformed into a cocoon. Here, its trials intensified. It was confined, dark, with no food, just remaining in that confined space. After a long process of navigating this confined space, it transformed into a stunningly beautiful creature, with wings and the ability to fly.

When a butterfly first emerges from its cocoon, it cannot fly because its wings are still wet and its body temperature is still very low. It is still weak, like a newborn baby. Only after its wings are dry can it fly. At that point, it is also still vulnerable to predators. Its journey is truly difficult. But there's no need to worry, because nature always has its own way of protecting its creatures.

Latin nameAcraea terpsicore
Observation date5 Okt, 2025
Camera usedrealme 7 Pro
Photographers@reachdreams
LocationAceh, Indonesia
Link to original community

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/318786226

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


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Thats one beautiful butterfly and it chose a matching spot to beautify your photos 📸

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Yes, that's right. The colorful leaves add to its beauty.

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What can I say but sigh at the beauty in every photo!
It's a species that's simply fantastic because of its color!

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Photographing butterflies is fascinating; they always delight our eyes with their beautiful colors. Best regards.

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