Calisto grannus

(Calisto grannus)

Description

Calisto grannus is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is endemic to Hispaniola, where it is generally found on altitudes above 1000 meters. The larvae feed on various grasses.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Nymphalidae

Genus:Calisto

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