The larvae feed on several host plants, including Calathea latifolia (Marantaceae), Heychium sp.

The female lays a large number of eggs of one of the host plants and the small larvae hatch after about 3 to 5 days.

Later on in life the larvae develop hairs mimicking spines and a crown made of four horns at the back of their head.

The large owl butterfly emerges and begins to pump out its wings, later searching for food.

the butterflies drink the juices of fermenting fruits and a wide variety of nectar plants.