Common sailor butterfly
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Among the damp green leaves from last night's heavy rain, I found a common sailor butterfly hanging peacefully under a leaf. It seemed so peaceful there, unperturbed by my presence. Despite its calm demeanor, I remained cautious. I had a bit of difficulty photographing it. It perched on a very low plant, almost touching the ground. The leaves were still wet, so I couldn't crouch down. But I still tried my best to capture this beauty.
The butterfly's color combination was stunning: brown combined with white and black. A truly beautiful combination. These colors not only enhance its wings but also serve as camouflage. At first glance, it resembles a dry leaf with holes. Furthermore, its perched position, as I found it, further enhances its camouflage, resembling a dry leaf with holes. I'm sure it will fool predators.
Behind her current beauty lies a long and arduous journey. While still an egg, ants and small spiders preyed on her. After she passed that stage, she became a caterpillar. At this stage, she became increasingly sought after by predators, becoming a tasty treat for birds. After she passed this stage, she entered a terrifying phase, confined to a narrow, dark space. Only after she had passed all these stages did she become the beautiful butterfly you see in my picture.








Latin name | Neptis hylas |
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Observation date | 19 Okt, 2025 |
Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
Photographers | @reachdreams |
Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
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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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