Velí Butterflies

Velí butterflies¹ are common throughout Ela'k Forest and northern Jarrak Forest, especially along the coast of Klalaþan Sea.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

The Útels of Ela'k Forest, especially Veans and Þandans, harvest a great number of velí caterpillars for food. After removing the innards, the caterpillars are usually either smoked and served with onions and spices, or sun-dried and wrapped in vine leaves along with grape must.
The taste is commonly likened to that of fried, honey-glazed Ykan Birds.

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Velí caterpillar

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¹Original icelandic: Velífiðrildi

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Origin/Ancestry

Western Dragonía.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Adult butterflies have dark red wings with large eye-spots, and yellow and light purple edges. The caterpillars are green with yellow underside and legs, and white markings along the back.