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#11112810

1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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#11112811

1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth (Brenthia sp.) is currently perched boldly atop a leaf, flaunting its flashy appearance. This tiny member of the Choreutidae family is engaging in dynamic movements, such as pouncing and pirouetting around its leafy "dance floors." It is also mimicking a jumping spider, its predator. These small moths, often adorned with metallic scales, are mostly active during the day and exhibit jerky, pivoting behavior. They may even fluff up their wings at extreme angles. Some tropical species, like those in the genus Saptha, display bright green metallic bands and are quite spectacular. The Brenthia genus members, frequently placed in their subfamily Brenthiinae, feature eyespots on their wings and effectively mimic jumping spider predators. In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024, a Metalmark Moth is observed sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, imitating a jumping spider.

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#11112812

1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth (Brenthia sp.) is currently perched boldly atop a leaf, flaunting its flashy appearance. This tiny member of the Choreutidae family is engaging in dynamic movements, such as pouncing and pirouetting around its leafy "dance floors." It is also mimicking a jumping spider, its predator. These small moths, often adorned with metallic scales, are mostly active during the day and exhibit jerky, pivoting behavior. They may even fluff up their wings at extreme angles. Some tropical species, like those in the genus Saptha, display bright green metallic bands and are quite spectacular. The Brenthia genus members, frequently placed in their subfamily Brenthiinae, feature eyespots on their wings and effectively mimic jumping spider predators. In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024, a Metalmark Moth is observed sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, imitating a jumping spider.

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#11112813

1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth (Brenthia sp.) is currently perched boldly atop a leaf, flaunting its flashy appearance. This tiny member of the Choreutidae family is engaging in dynamic movements, such as pouncing and pirouetting around its leafy "dance floors." It is also mimicking a jumping spider, its predator. These small moths, often adorned with metallic scales, are mostly active during the day and exhibit jerky, pivoting behavior. They may even fluff up their wings at extreme angles. Some tropical species, like those in the genus Saptha, display bright green metallic bands and are quite spectacular. The Brenthia genus members, frequently placed in their subfamily Brenthiinae, feature eyespots on their wings and effectively mimic jumping spider predators. In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024, a Metalmark Moth is observed sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, imitating a jumping spider.

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#11112815

1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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#11112816

1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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#11112817

1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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#11112818

1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth is sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, mimicking a jumping spider in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024.

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#11112819

1 April 2024

A Metalmark Moth (Brenthia sp.) is currently perched boldly atop a leaf, flaunting its flashy appearance. This tiny member of the Choreutidae family is engaging in dynamic movements, such as pouncing and pirouetting around its leafy "dance floors." It is also mimicking a jumping spider, its predator. These small moths, often adorned with metallic scales, are mostly active during the day and exhibit jerky, pivoting behavior. They may even fluff up their wings at extreme angles. Some tropical species, like those in the genus Saptha, display bright green metallic bands and are quite spectacular. The Brenthia genus members, frequently placed in their subfamily Brenthiinae, feature eyespots on their wings and effectively mimic jumping spider predators. In Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 1, 2024, a Metalmark Moth is observed sitting and "dancing" on a leaf, imitating a jumping spider.

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#11088169

21 March 2024

Potanthus is a large genus of the Hesperiidae family, also known as skipper butterflies. They are commonly referred to as darts and are predominantly found in Asia. The genus comprises about 35 species, all of which appear very similar and are often only reliably identifiable through the examination of the male genitalia. As a result, they cannot be easily identified based on external traits, such as wing patterns. In India, there are 19 species of Potanthus. When sitting, this butterfly orients its wings towards the sun, and the wing splits often make it resemble a fighter jet parked at an air base. A skipper butterfly was observed sitting on the leaves in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on March 20, 2024.

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#11088170

21 March 2024

Potanthus is a large genus of the Hesperiidae family, also known as skipper butterflies. They are commonly referred to as darts and are predominantly found in Asia. The genus comprises about 35 species, all of which appear very similar and are often only reliably identifiable through the examination of the male genitalia. As a result, they cannot be easily identified based on external traits, such as wing patterns. In India, there are 19 species of Potanthus. When sitting, this butterfly orients its wings towards the sun, and the wing splits often make it resemble a fighter jet parked at an air base. A skipper butterfly was observed sitting on the leaves in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on March 20, 2024.

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#11088171

21 March 2024

Potanthus is a large genus of the Hesperiidae family, also known as skipper butterflies. They are commonly referred to as darts and are predominantly found in Asia. The genus comprises about 35 species, all of which appear very similar and are often only reliably identifiable through the examination of the male genitalia. As a result, they cannot be easily identified based on external traits, such as wing patterns. In India, there are 19 species of Potanthus. When sitting, this butterfly orients its wings towards the sun, and the wing splits often make it resemble a fighter jet parked at an air base. A skipper butterfly was observed sitting on the leaves in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on March 20, 2024.

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#11088172

21 March 2024

Potanthus is a large genus of the Hesperiidae family, also known as skipper butterflies. They are commonly referred to as darts and are predominantly found in Asia. The genus comprises about 35 species, all of which appear very similar and are often only reliably identifiable through the examination of the male genitalia. As a result, they cannot be easily identified based on external traits, such as wing patterns. In India, there are 19 species of Potanthus. When sitting, this butterfly orients its wings towards the sun, and the wing splits often make it resemble a fighter jet parked at an air base. A skipper butterfly was observed sitting on the leaves in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on March 20, 2024.

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#11088173

21 March 2024

Potanthus is a large genus of the Hesperiidae family, also known as skipper butterflies. They are commonly referred to as darts and are predominantly found in Asia. The genus comprises about 35 species, all of which appear very similar and are often only reliably identifiable through the examination of the male genitalia. As a result, they cannot be easily identified based on external traits, such as wing patterns. In India, there are 19 species of Potanthus. When sitting, this butterfly orients its wings towards the sun, and the wing splits often make it resemble a fighter jet parked at an air base. A skipper butterfly was observed sitting on the leaves in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on March 20, 2024.

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#11088174

21 March 2024

Potanthus is a large genus of the Hesperiidae family, also known as skipper butterflies. They are commonly referred to as darts and are predominantly found in Asia. The genus comprises about 35 species, all of which appear very similar and are often only reliably identifiable through the examination of the male genitalia. As a result, they cannot be easily identified based on external traits, such as wing patterns. In India, there are 19 species of Potanthus. When sitting, this butterfly orients its wings towards the sun, and the wing splits often make it resemble a fighter jet parked at an air base. A skipper butterfly was observed sitting on the leaves in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on March 20, 2024.

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#11088175

21 March 2024

Potanthus is a large genus of the Hesperiidae family, also known as skipper butterflies. They are commonly referred to as darts and are predominantly found in Asia. The genus comprises about 35 species, all of which appear very similar and are often only reliably identifiable through the examination of the male genitalia. As a result, they cannot be easily identified based on external traits, such as wing patterns. In India, there are 19 species of Potanthus. When sitting, this butterfly orients its wings towards the sun, and the wing splits often make it resemble a fighter jet parked at an air base. A skipper butterfly was observed sitting on the leaves in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on March 20, 2024.

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