| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Chilades parrhasius | July 06 2024 | Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia |
Chilades parrhasius is also known as "small cupid" or "bright babul blue" which is one of the amazing butterfly species in the wild and comes from the Lycaenidae family, this butterfly species is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions in Asia and Africa, this butterfly is famous for the bright blue color of the upper wings, Chilades parrhasius has extraordinary aesthetic appeal.
This butterfly has interesting life habits and is often seen hovering around its host plants, which generally include plants from the genera Acacia and Albizia. Chilades parrhasius is also known for its symbiotic interaction with ants. Many experts say that the larvae of this species colonize with ants. Certain ants are able to protect their larvae from predators and also help them to get food.
The presence of Chilades parrhasius not only provides visual beauty in the wild, but is also part of an interesting object of scientific study for researchers in evolutionary biology and ecology. This butterfly provides inspiration for many people to appreciate the beauty of nature and is very important to do so preservation in its natural habitat.
| Camera used | smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| Photography | Chilades parrhasius |
| Location | Buket Alue Puteh |
| Photographer | @lightofhope |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/228590703 |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
|---|---|---|
| =5.080479 | =97.46383 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.0804793232&mlon=97.4638302997 |
