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Pale owl
Caligo telamonius memnon
51.5165, -0.122147
Field Notes
Description:
Caligo memnon, the giant owl or pale owl, is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. The wingspan is usually from 115 to 130 mm, but can reach 150 mm.
The larvae feed on Musa and Heliconia species and can be a pest for banana cultivation. Adults feed on juices of rotting fruit.
Habitat:
The species can be found in the rainforests and secondary forests of Mexico down to the Amazon rainforest.[1]
Notes:
Picture taken at London, Natural History museum Exhibition
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/sensational-butterflies.html
Reference Links:
Caligo memnon - Wikipedia
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PublishedJune 29, 2017
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