Dark small-branded swift butterfly
Amidst the dense greenery, a dark small-branded swift butterfly perched gracefully on the top of a plant. It appeared to be resting peacefully there among the green leaves, still holding the coolness of the night. This dark small-branded swift is a small, plump, and plump butterfly from the Hesperiidae family. In Latin, it is known as Pelopidas mathias.
The butterfly's coloration is very simple, not at all striking. It's greenish-brown, adorned with a few white spots on its wings. If you look closely, the white spots resemble a scattering of falling stars that have chosen to rest there; it's truly beautiful. When I found it, its wings were tightly closed, hugging its body, perhaps still feeling the chill from the morning breeze. It simply lay there, motionless. But its silence was meaningful. The story of his life is full of challenges.





| Latin name | Pelopidas mathias |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 25 Des, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/331990147
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
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