Caligo suzanna (Deyrolle, 1872)
Common Name:
Suzanna Giant Owl
Suzanna Giant Owl
Synonyms:
Pavonia suzanna (Deyrolle, 1872)
Natural History:
Caligo suzanna is the least abundant species among other Caligo which are recorded in the central Amazon. Also inhabits the understory, but occasionally captured in the forest canopy.
Distribution:
Brasil; Colombia
Brasil; Colombia
Feeding Adult:
Adults feed on rotten fruits
Feeding Caterpillars:
The caterpillars of Caligo can feed on plants Heliconiaceae, Marantaceae, Musaceae and some Palmae.
Color:
blue, violet, cream, brown
blue, violet, cream, brown
Habitat:
forest
forest
Male, from dorsal
Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Manaus, Amazonas
Male, from ventral
Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Manaus, Amazonas
Female, from dorsal
Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Manaus, Amazonas
Female, from ventral
Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Manaus, Amazonas