Smyrna blomfildia, the Blomfild's beauty, is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.

Blomfild's beauty can be found from south Texas and Mexico to Peru through Central America. These butterflies live in tropical forests at an elevation of 0 - 1200 m above sea level.

Distribution and habitat

Smyrna blomfildia has a wingspan of about 75 - 90 mm. The basic color of the wings is red orange in males, brown in females. The upperside of the forewings show a black apex with three white spots. The underside of hindwings has brown and tan wavy markings with a few submarginal spots.

Description

The larvae are black, with a bright orange head and strong spines along the white sides. They feed on Urticaceae (Urticastrum, Urrera baccifera), while adults feed on rotting fruits. Males of these butterflies are usually seen in large aggregations imbibing mineralized moisture.

Biology

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Smyrna blomfildia are considered tree pests because they have a tendency to infest and damage trees, feeding on their foliage, bark, or sap, which can weaken the tree's health and potentially lead to its decline or death.

tree pest

Smyrna blomfildia can be considered garden pests because they have the potential to infest and damage plants in gardens, feeding on their leaves, stems, or fruits, which can hinder plant growth and reduce crop yields.

garden pest

Smyrna blomfildia can be considered crop pests because they have the ability to infest and damage crops, feeding on their leaves, stems, or fruits, which can result in reduced crop quality and yield.

crop pest

Smyrna blomfildia are considered pests because they have the potential to infest and damage trees, gardens, and crops by feeding on their foliage, bark, or fruits, which can negatively impact plant health and reduce yields.

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