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Magnificent Owl butterfly pupa or Caligo atreus  Caligo atreus,Geotagged,United States,Winter,Yellow-edged Giant Owl Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Magnificent Owl butterfly pupa or Caligo atreus

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The Yellow-edged Giant Owl (Caligo atreus) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. The species can be found from Mexico to Peru. The wingspan is 140–160 mm. The larvae feed on Musa and Heliconia species and can be a pest for banana cultivation. Adults feed on juices of rotting fruit.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Jan 20, 2024. Captured Jan 18, 2024 11:36 in 9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/395s
  • ISO3200
  • 65mm