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Procilla beauty

Procilla beauty

Panacea procilla

A species of Panacea

Panacea procilla, the Procilla beauty, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Panama to the Amazon basin and Colombia. The wingspan is 80–95 mm. The underside of the hindwings is reddish with a dull reddish brown hue, overlaid with broken wavy black lines and a series of submarginal ocelli. Adults feed on fallen fruits in the forest.

General Info About Procilla beauty
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Attributes of Procilla beauty
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers such as lantana, asters, and buddleia
Larva Food Source
Passiflora species leaves
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
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Species Status of Procilla beauty
Widespread
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Predators of Procilla beauty Larvae
Birds, ants, wasps, spiders
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Predators of Adult Procilla beauty
Birds, spiders, bats, mammals, reptiles
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Interesting Facts About Procilla beauty
The procilla beauty can taste with its feet, an unusual adaptation that helps it find suitable plants for laying eggs.
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Scientific Classification of Procilla beauty
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How Can You Attract Procilla beauty
For adult procilla beauty, a trap could be baited with fermented fruit or sweet substances that mimic the nectar of flowers which procilla beauty feeds on.
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Habitat Preferences of Procilla beauty Through Different Life Stages
To discover each stage of procilla beauty's lifecycle, initiate by scouting flowering plants where adults prefer to sip nectar. Search their undersides for eggs in sheltered, quieter locales. Caterpillars demand locations with ample foliage as food sources, often native host plants in adjacent habitats. Pupation demands more secluded, safeguarded areas—think denser vegetation or the underside of leaves, where chrysalises can securely develop away from predators' eyes. Each stage necessitates keen observation, from identifying eggs minuscule as pinheads to pinpointing camouflaged larvae and pupae, requiring patience and a meticulous search amidst the flora they inhabit.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Procilla beauty
The best time to look for procilla beauty would typically be during the day, especially mid-morning to early evening when temperatures are warmer and the sun is out, as procilla beauty are ectothermic and rely on external heat sources for energy.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Procilla beauty
Dry, warm days with little to no wind are most suitable for finding procilla beauty, as they prefer these conditions for flying and are less active during cold, rainy, or very windy weather.
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How and Where Can You Find Procilla beauty at Different Life Stages
Egg Procilla beauty eggs are extremely small and are usually laid on the underside of host plant leaves. To find them, carefully inspect these areas, especially focusing on the plant species known to be preferred by procilla beauty.
Larva Procilla beauty larvae, or caterpillars, are found on or near their host plants, which they feed on. Look for signs of feeding damage on leaves and you may find the caterpillars nearby. They may also be concealed during the day, so searching in the morning or evening could be more fruitful.
Pupal Procilla beauty pupae may be attached to plant stems, leaves, or even hidden in leaf litter. They can be camouflaged, so a careful, thorough search in the caterpillar's host plant area is necessary to spot them.
Adult Adult procilla beauty are usually found in areas abundant with flowering plants, as they feed on nectar. Gardens, meadows, and forests edges are good places to search. Spotting them may be easier when they are basking in the sun on a warm day, resting on leaves, or fluttering around flowers.
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Are Procilla beauty harmful to humans?

Some larvae of tortoiseshell butterflies feed on milkweed, which is a poisonous plant containing cardiac glycosides, so the larvae are poisonous. Although poisonous, these butterflies will not directly affect humans if not swallowed. Touching the larvae of certain tortoiseshell butterflies may cause a rash.
Beneficial Effects of Procilla beauty
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Prefer Plant Type
Asteraceae, Fruit Trees
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Procilla beauty is an impressive pollinator, drawn to flowers predominantly by their vivid colors and distinctive shapes. This insect feeds on pollen, thus while consuming, it inadvertently transfers pollen from one bloom to another, assisting in the plant's reproductive process.
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