Northern numberwing (SciiFii)

The northern numberwing (Callicore vulgaris), also known as the North American numberwing, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The wingspan of the northern numberwing is usually about 45 millimetres across. The upperside of the forewings is black, with a broad diagonal orange stripe. The upperside of the hindwings is dark brown with a brilliant metallic-blue sheen. The northern numberwing larvae feeds on a wide range of available leafy vegetation, while the adults feed on nectar of a wide variety of plants. Uniquely among North American butterflies, the northern numberwing can occasionally feed on blood of dead animals to supplement its diet. The northern numberwing is an important pollinator of a wide range of plants, and is as important to many fruiting plants as bees are. The conservation status of the northern numberwing is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the northern numberwing's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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