Shimmyfly

The shimmyfly is a Pandoran insect equivalent to butterflies on Earth. In the Valley of Mo'ara, the shimmyfly only appears near the Kaspavan River.
==Anatomy==
An eight-winged insect with long antennae, Shimmyflies have multiple glowing, iridescent wings and a delicate build. Its body is built like Terran insects and divided into a head and thorax. The abdomen portion of the shimmyfly is constructed of two smaller vane-like hindwings and a long rudder-like tail.
===Lifecycle===
The shimmyfly is very similar to the Terran butterfly, starting its life off as a caterpillar. It feeds on leaves until it presumably forms a chrysalis and emerges later in its adult form. From there, it feeds on flower nectar.
==In Na'vi Culture==
Shimmyfly wings are used by the Na'vi in crafting, a notable example being the necklace worn by Mo'at of the Omatikaya clan, although it appears to be purely ceremonial.
==Sources==
* Guide to the Flora & Fauna of the Valley of Mo'ara
* Disney's PANDORA! Trip Review!!
* Avatar Instagram
* The World of Avatar: A Visual Exploration
* Na'viteri
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