Common dartlet butterfly
On a seemingly simple green leaf, a common dartlet butterfly appeared like a stray spark of light from the sun. Its entire body was bright orange, dotted with black spots, resembling a natural painting crafted with infinite patience. When the sunlight hit its body, it reflected light, resembling a small ember glowing amidst the dense green leaves.
The butterfly was very small, but fortunately, its bright color made it easy for me to find it. It's also important to note that despite its small size, it had a plump body. Its feathers were dense and soft, like velvet. Such plumpness is rare in larger butterfly.
The butterfly wasn't in a hurry at all, let alone screaming for attention; it remained gracefully still. Judging by its serenity, it remained there not because it was tired, but because it knew how to enjoy its time and the beauty of nature around it.
| Latin name | Oriens gola |
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| Observation date | 13 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/349443763
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
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| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
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The butterfly looked absolutely beautiful with its vibrant colors. It's been a long time since I've seen one, and hopefully I'll catch one on my next hunt.
Thank you. Yes, it's true that they've been rare in flower gardens lately. But they're in the weeds. Maybe it's the weather. They're looking for a cool place.
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