Detached dart butterfly
Perched quietly on a blade of grass still faithfully accompanied by morning dew was a small butterfly. It was a Detached Dart, a diminutive species belonging to the Hesperiidae family. When I found it, the butterfly held its wings tightly closed, revealing a beautiful pattern.
Shades of brownish-orange blended exquisitely with striking black markings, giving it an elegant appearance amidst the soothing expanse of green. At first glance, it might seem ordinary, but a closer look reveals the intricate beauty of the patterns on its wings, they resemble a painting crafted by a master's hand, with details that are impeccably neat and perfect.
The butterfly was tiny roughly the size of an adult's thumb. Yet, despite its small stature, it possessed a stout, plump body covered in thick fur. I have never encountered such dense fur on larger butterfly, this thick coat gave it an adorable look, much like a winter jacket.
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| Latin name | Potanthus trachala |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 15 Jul, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers |  @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/381562438
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
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