Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
Suku Acraeini | July 09 2024 | Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia |
The Acraeini tribe is a group of caterpillars and butterflies that are interesting to observe, they belong to the Nymphalidae family and are often found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world, these caterpillars are known for their beautiful colors and strange hairs all over their bodies so that when they are found Look closely at this caterpillar, it looks like a monster that is ready to cause harm at any time, but on the other hand, these strange spines can also be described as a means of self-defense from attacks by other predators in the wild.
My observations of the "Suku Acraeini" show that they tend to be active from dawn to dusk, especially during sunny weather, they are often seen eating the bark and leaves around them, these caterpillars move very quickly and don't feel disturbed when approached, and that makes This caterpillar is unique when compared to other caterpillars because of its strange spines and their similar movement patterns.
Camera used | smartphone |
Lens | Macro |
Photography | Suku Acraeini |
Location | Buket Alue Puteh |
Photographer | @lightofhope |