Confused Calisto
Common NameConfused Calisto
Scientific NameCalisto confusa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, blue
HabitatMontane forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeHispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host grasses; larvae feed on the grass, then pupate before emerging as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent reddish-orange patch on the forewing and the distinct black eyespots with blue pupils on both fore and hindwings, set against a mottled dark brown background.
Description
This butterfly features dark brown wings with a prominent reddish-orange patch on the forewing, each wing displaying distinct black eyespots with blue pupils and yellow rings.
