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Owl butterfly, Maripoza Buho.

Caligo sp

Jonathan Sequeira
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1Sarah2
That is the Caligo memnon. I was wondering if there was a picture of this specific butterfly with its wings open as the Caligo illioneus could be an option with this additional information.
Jonathan Sequeira
This picture , show the wings open http://www.ecology.org/ecophoto/insects/Thumbnails/PrimaryCatalog-6898.jpg
1Sarah2
Any info on what it looks like open?
Jonathan Sequeira
Antonio your spotting is a Caligo or Owl butterfly.... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7087367/fullscreen http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7087367/fullscreen Caligo sp Owl butterfy. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6047324/fullscreen Morpho
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2011

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