Yellow dart butterfly

Under the soft sunlight, a tiny butterfly from the Hesperiidae family, better known as the yellow dart, perched peacefully on a green leaf. The butterfly was small, but its plump body made it look majestic when standing like that. Its thick, golden orange and black feathers added to its imposing appearance. They glistened in the gentle sunlight, further awe-inspiring me.

From a distance, the butterfly looked like a golden orange flower blooming among the dense green leaves. As I got closer, I saw a pair of beautiful, glossy black eyes, full of vigilance. It also displayed its equally beautiful, repeating orange and black antennae, resembling a delicate checkered pattern. It was truly beautiful, adding to the beauty of this tiny creature.

Not only that, but the way it stood on the leaf was even more captivating. Notice how its wings were positioned, which was very different from those of larger butterflies. The front wings were held upright, while the hind wings were spread out to the sides. The pose is very similar to a plane landing at an airport.

Latin namePotanthus pava
Observation date29 Agt, 2025
Camera usedrealme 7 Pro
Photographers@reachdreams
LocationAceh, Indonesia
Link to original community

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/309871712

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


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How sublime are these frames that perpetuate the wonder of nature!
Thank you for sharing!
Big hugs of light!

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The golden color is one to admire with the antennae. Great shots 👌

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I'm also amazed, the colors are truly captivating. Thank you.

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