Dark Owl-Butterfly (Caligo brasiliensis) C. Felder, 1862

 

Synonyms: Caligo phryasus, Brazilian Owl Butterfly, Almond-eyed Owl-butterfly

 

 

Caligo brasiliensis is found in the tropical Americas from southern Mexico to southeastern Brazil, and on the island of Trinidad. Six subspecies are recognized. This butterfly inhabits moist tropical forests and shaded plantations; up to 1,200 m. The wingspan is up to 15 cm. Adults feed on rotting fruits, and the caterpillars on leaves of Euterpe edulis (Arecaceae), Hedychium coronarium (Zingiberaceae), Heliconia spp., and the introduced bananas (Musa spp.).

 

D31403 Dark Owl-Butterfly (Caligo brasiliensis minor) Brasso Seco, Trinidad Trinidad and Tobago Copyright © Michael Patrikeev All Rights Reserved

 

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