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
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Male, from dorsal
Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Manaus, Amazonas
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Male, from ventral
Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Manaus, Amazonas
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Female, from dorsal
Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Manaus, Amazonas
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Female, from ventral
Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Manaus, Amazonas
