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Pale Owl butterfly

Caligo telamonius memnon

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Buterfly.

Habitat:

Lacandon rainforest.

Reference Links:

Owl butterfly

Species ID Suggestions

Owl Butterfly

Caligo eurilochus

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CaseyFalk
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Comments (11)
bayucca
You had it already ;-)...
bayucca
Yes, Pale Owl Butterfly, Caligo telamonius memnon.
CaseyFalk
After a bit further exploring, the scientific name "caligo telamonius" seems to be more accurate for the Laconda flavor than what I suggested above. Just letting you know! I would edit it if possible...
LuisStevens
Thank you Casey Falk for the ID, the link and the comment.

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