Continental swift butterfly
On a blade of grass still damp with morning dew, I found a continental swift butterfly perched gracefully. Its wings were fully spread in both directions, with the forewings pointing upwards, while the hindwings were spread straight out to the sides. This wing opening is rare in other butterflies, especially larger ones. The butterfly I encountered was very small.
However, it's important to note that despite its small size, its body was plump, and its feathers were very thick. The butterfly's base color was brown, adorned with several brownish-white spots in the center of its wings, and there were hints of brownish-green on its back and head. Its eyes were blackish-brown. Its legs and antennae were brown.
Judging by its coloration, this butterfly is one of the luckiest. Its coloration blends easily with nature. Viewed from the side, it resembles a dried leaf. Viewed from above, it resembles a leaf that is beginning to age.
| Latin name | Parnara ganga |
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| Observation date | 21 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/335548097
| 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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That direct, paused, thoughtful gaze is well worth the day!
A meaningful and precious moment. Thank you.
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Your country is quite blessed with these insects. I took interest to look at Indonesia 🇮🇩 and realized, there are different countries of Indonesia, yours is Aceh Indonesia. Is it different from the other Indonesia closer to Australia?
Wow, it's great to hear about your interest in Indonesia. It boasts a rich insect diversity due to its vast territory and diverse ecosystems across provinces. Aceh is at the Indonesian tip, precisely at the western tip. Aceh is at kilometer zero of Indonesia. It's closer to Malaysia.
I like to know countries, I wish I can travel more exploring countries. I will look at your country more online when I have time.
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