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Caligo illioneus oberon
A large butterfly found in the tropics of Central and South America. This genus feeds on Musa sp. (Bananas) and is a commercially disliked pest to banana crops. Unlike most adult butterflies, this species feeds on rotting fruit, dung, tree sap, and rotting flesh.
Wooded semi-rural habitat.
Spotted on Oct 21, 2016
Submitted on Oct 22, 2016
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