Bia actorion (Linnaeus, 1763)
Common Name:
Bia Owl
Bia Owl
Synonyms:
Papilio actorion (Linnaeus, 1763)
Natural History:
Bia actorion is among the most common and abundant species in the understory of forest. This species is recorded throughout the year, becoming more abundant in rainy season. This species shows low activity and rest long time on the leaves of the shaded vegetation in the understory.
When startled flies into the bushes, but hat cryptic color when resting on the litter. The caterpillars have spiny head and live on palm (Otero & Marigo, 1992).
Distribution:
Bolivia; Brasil: Amazonas, Pará; Ecuador; Perú
Bolivia; Brasil: Amazonas, Pará; Ecuador; Perú
Occurence Period:
Abundant throughout the year
Feeding Adult:
Adults feed on rotting fruits
Feeding Caterpillars:
On Musaceae and Heliconiaceae
Color:
brown
brown
Habitat:
rainforest undisturbed
rainforest undisturbed
Publications:
- Otero L.S., Marigo L.C. (1992):
- Butterflies of Carajás. Book., Rio de Janeiro, Companhia Vale do Rio Doce: 1-76