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Contiguous swift butterfly
Early in the morning, I ventured back into the wild in search of beautiful insects. My destination today was an irrigation area; the soil there was moist, keeping the small bushes alive and fresh-looking. Not all irrigated areas retained such fresh shrubbery, most plants elsewhere were beginning to wither and die from a lack of water. On the bush I visited, I managed to spot a Contiguous Swift butterfly perched on an Israel grass flower. Perhaps it was looking for breakfast. At that moment, it wasn't yet sipping nectar; it was simply standing on the flower petals. Its eyes kept darting toward me, and its antennae twitched.
It stood very calmly on the petals, as if nothing were happening nearby. I stepped closer, adjusting the focus to ensure a sharp image so it would look beautiful on my phone screen. Just as I was engrossed in taking photos, it suddenly moved to the tip of a nearby grass plant. It struck a beautiful pose again, spreading its wings wide. I managed to capture only one shot there.
It moved to another leaf and showed off its style once more, spreading its wings again. This time, I managed to take a shot from behind, revealing the butterfly's back stunning with its dense fuzz and plump body.
Judging by its behavior, the butterfly seemed like a seasoned pro at photoshoots. It knew exactly how to pose and pick the perfect spot, like the final location it chose: a leaf bathed in sunlight. When the sun hit, its wings displayed a beautiful golden sheen, as if it were revealing, one by one, the little secrets hidden beneath them.
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| Latin name | Polytremis lubricans |
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| Observation date | 31 Agt, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7i |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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| https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/396020886 |
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
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Awesome job @reachdreams! You've been super busy and published a post every day of the week. Keep up the fantastic work!
Congrats on your daily Ecency leaderboard quest, @reachdreams! Beautifully captured moment of a butterfly resting peacefully on a fresh morning bloom.
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I loved the second-to-last photo. It catches my attention when you talk about his breakfast, nectar, and all that. Well, it was a workday—first he posed for his photos, and then he ate his meal.
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You're very welcome, @reachdreams! 😊
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I'm glad to hear you like it. Thank you.