Teucer Owl-Butterfly
Common NameTeucer Owl-Butterfly
Scientific NameCaligo teucer
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBrassolinae
Wingspan (mm)130
Primary Colorsbrown, beige, cream
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsMusa (banana), Heliconia, Calathea
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, crepuscular (dawn and dusk)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, often striped or spotted, feeding on various monocotyledonous plants. The chrysalis is typically camouflaged to resemble a dead leaf or twig.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its very large size, the striking, prominent eyespots on the underside of the hindwings resembling an owl's eye, and its characteristic slow, floppy flight, especially active at dawn and dusk.
Description
A large butterfly with a cryptic brown and beige underside, featuring prominent, large owl-like eyespots on the hindwings and intricate wavy patterns on the forewings.
