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Owl Butterfly

Caligo sp.

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Newly emerged...

An owl butterfly is a butterfly, in the genus Caligo, known for their huge eyespots, which resemble owls' eyes. They are found in the rainforests and secondary forests of Mexico, Central, and South America.

Notes:

Seen in the Butterfly garden at Selvatura Park in the Monteverde Cloud forest.

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PublishedSeptember 16, 2013

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