Puerto Rican calisto
Common NamePuerto Rican calisto
Scientific NameCalisto nubila
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, black, orange, blue
HabitatMoist forests, montane forests, coffee plantations
Geographic RangePuerto Rico
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically grass-feeders, and adults emerge from a chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include its reddish-brown wings with distinct black, blue, and orange eyespots on both wings, and its endemic range to Puerto Rico.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with a predominantly reddish-brown coloration, featuring prominent black eyespots with blue pupils and orange rings on both the forewing and hindwing.
