Caligo eurilochus
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![]() Caligo eurilochus
Owl Butterfly |
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Caligo eurilochus (Cramer, [1775]) |
Caligo eurilochus is an owl butterfly (tribe Brassolini of nymphalid subfamily Morphinae, ranging from Mexico, through Central America, to the Amazon River basin in South America. The type locality is Suriname. Several subspecies are recognized, but many more have been proposed. The larvae feed on several hostplants, including Calathea latifolia (Marantaceae), Heychium sp. (Zingiberaceae), Heliconia latispatha (Heliconiaceae), and Musa sapientum (Musaceae).
[edit] References
- D'Abrera, B. L. (1987). The butterflies of the Neotropical region. Part 3. Brassolidae, Acraeidae and Nymphalidae (partim). Fearny Creek, Australia: Hill House. (Use with caution.)