Caligo beltrao (Illiger, 1801) is a animal in the Nymphalidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Caligo beltrao (Illiger, 1801)
Caligo beltrao (purple owl) is a Nymphalidae butterfly found in Brazil with a 120 mm wingspan.
Caligo beltrao, commonly known as the purple owl, is a butterfly species that belongs to the Nymphalidae family. This species is found in Brazil. Its wingspan reaches approximately 120 mm. The larvae of Caligo beltrao feed on Canna indica, Calathea zebrina, species in the Musa genus, and Hedychium coronarium.
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Apatura ilia (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
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Libythea labdaca Westwood, 1851
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Erebia niphonica Janson, 1877
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