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Owl Butterfly

Caligo idomeneus

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.

Habitat:

Rainforest and secondary forests

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Cody.conway

Parroquia Nuevo Rocafuerte, Provincia de Orellana, Ecuador

Spotted on May 18, 2013
Submitted on Jun 9, 2013

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