Forest Glory
Common NameForest Glory
Scientific NameEryphanis lycomedon
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, beige
HabitatTropical and subtropical rainforests, forest understory
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsArecaceae (palms), Musaceae (banana family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on monocots, pupates into a chrysalis, then emerges as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, the intricate bark-like cryptic pattern on the underside, and the characteristic arrangement and size of its ocelli, particularly the large, multi-ringed eyespot on the hindwing.
Description
This large butterfly displays a mottled brown and grey underside, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark, and features prominent, ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings.
