Reeves' Owl-butterfly
Common NameReeves' Owl-butterfly
Scientific NameEryphanis reevesii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBrassolinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream, yellow, black
HabitatTropical forests, forest understory
Geographic RangeCentral America (Costa Rica, Panama) and northern South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
Host PlantsChamaedorea (palm genus)
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates), often crepuscular
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae typically feed on monocots like palms, and pupae are often suspended.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, robust body, and the distinctive large, yellow-ringed eyespots on the brown underside of the hindwings, along with the intricate patterns on the forewing underside.
Description
A large, robust butterfly with a cryptic brown and tan underside, featuring prominent yellow-ringed eyespots on the hindwings and intricate lighter brown patterns on the forewings.
