Obscure Calisto
Common NameObscure Calisto
Scientific NameCalisto obscura
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, blue
HabitatForests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeHispaniola (Dominican Republic, Haiti)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely graminivorous, feeding on various grasses.
Identification TipsKey features include the brown ground color, the distinct pattern of multiple eyespots with blue pupils on the underside of both forewings and hindwings, and the orange patch on the forewing. Its restricted range to Hispaniola is also a strong clue.
Description
A small to medium-sized brown butterfly with a mottled appearance, featuring prominent black eyespots ringed with yellow and blue pupils on the underside, and an orange band on the forewing.
