Confucian dart butterfly
As the sun began to greet me, among the lush green leaves, an adorable little creature perched on a broad leaf. It didn't sing or scream to attract my attention; it came silently. But its presence transformed the leaf into a meaningful story. It was a Confucian dart butterfly, a small, plump, and plump butterfly from the Hesperiidae family.
The butterfly's coloration was stunning, black with a hint of orange, resembling a flame learning to calm down. It wasn't just the color that captivated me; its wing pose also captured my attention. Its hind wings were spread out to the sides, while its front wings were held upright. When I looked closely, the butterfly's pose resembled a fighter jet landing at an airport. It was a unique pose not found in medium-sized and large butterflies.






| Latin name | Potanthus confucius |
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| Observation date | 16 Jan, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/334905822
| 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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Just today I wrote a poem about butterflies (I'll share it on my blog later) and now I find this beautiful butterfly you've shared with us, and I'm admiring it while drinking coffee this early morning, enjoying the joy of a splendid awakening thanks to your photos. Hugs!
I'm so glad this beautiful butterfly can accompany your morning coffee. I can't wait to read the butterfly poem you've been meaning to write. I hope it's as beautiful as your moment with this butterfly this morning. Thank you so much.
I've scheduled the poem to be published on the 18th. I hope you enjoy it.
Hugs!
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