Taenaris catops

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