Small Owl
First found in Australia in 1914 the Taenaris catops, the silky owl, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in New Guinea and surrounding islands.
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The Small Owls’ wingspan is 75 – 95 mm which is half the size of their bigger cousins Caligo beltrao.
”Silky owl” redirects here. For the other butterfly with this common name, see Taenaris macrops.
Taenaris catops, the silky owl, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae.It is found in New Guinea and surrounding islands.
The wingspan is 75–95 mm.
The larvae feed on Cordyline terminalis, Musa species, Areca catechu , and Caryota rumphiana.
Life cycle
It takes the Taenaris catops 130 days to complete its life cycle.
Habitat
The habitat of the Teanaris catops is freshwater swamps, secondary coastal lowlands , and forests.
The Taenaris catops or the silky owl is a butterfly found in New Guinea and the surrounding islands. These come from Vanuatu. This globe is filled with pairs of benevolent eyes that accompany you. It is a unique piece because this butterfly is rather rare.
