Common Sailor on Wild Plant

This butterfly is rather common in Indonesia and can be found in the forest or in other wastelands. Mostly known as A Common Sailor (Neptis hylas), another butterfly that attracted me to have shot. This species also love flowers and ripening fruits for energy intakes. This species can be easily confused with those of the Short Banded Sailor on the upper side, but the two can be identified with their drastically different undersides. Luckily, I used DSLR, so I could be able to take these photos from a distance range. This species is relatively common in Indonesia, even sometimes we can find this typical butterfly in the bush, pretty much around the flower garden. Any butterfly, including this kind, tend to visit tiny flowers growing in grassy areas, and sunbathe with wings fully open. The flight is rapid and typically done in a gliding fashion. The design and spectrum of colors of this butterfly has attracted nature enthusiasts and butterfly hunters. From black-and-white patterns to multi-colored designs, each species of butterfly is unique in its own right. This butterfly is commonly found throughout Asia and Southeast Asia that usually produce wet season, dry season and intermediate forms that used to be seen in open areas of primary and secondary forest, including along riverbanks, roadsides and mostly hang around the flowers.

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Camera	Nikon D7000
Category	Insect Photography
Lens	Tamron Tele-Macro 70-30