Pale Owl-Butterfly
Common NamePale Owl-Butterfly
Scientific NameCaligo eurilochus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)110
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, plantations
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to southern Brazil)
Host PlantsMusa, Heliconia, Calathea, Erythrina
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with horn-like projections on the head and a forked tail, feeding on monocots. Pupae are often cryptic, resembling dead leaves or wood.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, the striking owl-like eyespots on the underside of its hindwings, and its crepuscular flight habit, being most active at dawn and dusk.
Description
A large butterfly with mottled brown, tan, and cream undersides, featuring a prominent, large black eyespot ringed with yellow on each hindwing, resembling an owl's eye.
