Berecynthia Forest-owl
Common NameBerecynthia Forest-owl
Scientific NameCatoblepia berecynthia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, purple
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, understory
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host Plantspalms (Arecaceae), Heliconia
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae typically feed on monocots like palms, often camouflaged. Pupae are suspended.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive large apical eyespot on the forewing underside, the series of smaller hindwing eyespots, and the overall cryptic brown and orange coloration with a subtle purplish wash on the forewing.
Description
A medium-to-large butterfly with a cryptic brown and orange underside, featuring a prominent, elongated eyespot on the forewing apex and a series of smaller, ringed eyespots on the hindwing, often with a purplish sheen on the forewing.
