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Ojo de Buho - Butterfly

Caligo eurilochus

Description:

Butterflies in the genus Caligo are commonly called owl butterflies, after their huge eyespots, which resemble owls' eyes. They are found in the rainforests and secondary forests of Mexico, Central and South America. This picture was shooted in Comarca Kuna Yala, Panama.

Habitat:

Rainforest and secondary forest.

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CesarS
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CesarS

Kuna Yala, Panama

Spotted on Dec 24, 2010
Submitted on Oct 16, 2011

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