On a peaceful green leaf, I found a Darth Maul bug resting there. Behold, the color scheme on its body is so beautiful, like a natural painting painted with unhurried patience. Red and black. Red looks bold, and black looks serene. A combination of colors that reinforce each other, creating a spectacular beauty.
Upon closer inspection, this insect's appearance is unique, resembling a person wearing a suit and tie. At first glance, I saw it was wearing a red suit and black tie. But upon closer inspection, it appeared to be wearing a black suit and red tie. Nature has me confused today. Perhaps it's teaching me how to choose my own interpretation, without forcing a single truth. It's truly extraordinary.
The insect didn't make any noise or scream for attention. It just sat there silently. But its silence made me fall in love. Its long legs gripped the leaf it was perched on tightly. Its long antennae extended into the air, as if it were asking the world small questions. Perhaps it was asking where the light would travel, or perhaps it was asking if it was special today. Because someone was staring at it unblinkingly.





| Latin name | Spilostethus hospes |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 1 Jan, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
|---|
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/332953527
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
Congratulations @reachdreams! You received a personal badge!
Wait until the end of Power Up Day to find out the size of your Power-Bee.
May the Hive Power be with you!
You can view your badges on your board and compare yourself to others in the Ranking
Check out our last posts:
Thank you
Thanks for joining us for Hive Power Up Day, @reachdreams. Your participation is valued.
You received an upvote ecency
Thank you
It's a real treat to see this insect. A true privilege. Thank you for sharing!
Happy New Year!
Thank you.
Congratulations @reachdreams! You received a personal badge!
Participate in the next Power Up Day and try to power-up more HIVE to get a bigger Power-Bee.
May the Hive Power be with you!
You can view your badges on your board and compare yourself to others in the Ranking
Check out our last posts:
Thank you