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American oakleaf butterfly (SciiFii)

The American oakleaf butterfly (Kallima americanum) is a species of oak leaf butterfly of the subfamily Nymphalinae in 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, making it the only member of the genus found in the New World, to help boost biodiversity. The common names of the American oakleaf butterflies are a reference to the lower surface of their wings, which is various shades of brown like a dead leaf. When the wings are held closed, this results in a remarkable masquerade of a dead leaf, further emphasized by their wing shape. The upper surfaces of the wings of the male American oakleaf butterflies have been described as extremely beautiful. They possess oblique bright orange bands (fascia) on the upper surfaces of their forewings, the inner borders of which terminate at the lower corner of the forewings. The areas below the orange bands and the entire upper surface of the hindwings are a brilliant deep blue to purple. The females lack the bright coloration of the males. Their upper surfaces are generally a rusty brown. They also possess broad oblique bands on their forewings, but these are white. The tips of the forewings are hooked. The larvae feed on Strobilanthes and Pseuderanthemum species. Adult American oaklear butterflies rarely feed on flower nectar. They are more commonly seen feeding on rotten fruit. The adults usually use the same perch while waiting for potential mates, flying off briefly and returning to the same spot. The conservation status of the American oakleaf butterfly is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American oakleaf butterfly's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.