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Fifth larval instar and pupa of Caligo martia (Godart) (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, Brassolinae)

Description of the fifth larval instar and pupa of Caligo martia (Godart, [1824]) from material reared in southern Brasil are described and illustrated. The larvae feed on two species of Cyperaceae. The Caterpillar and pupa appearences are compared with others Caligo species.

Nymphalidae; Brassolinae; Caligo martia; immature stages; hostplant


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