
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
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Uploaded Jan 20, 2024. Captured Jan 18, 2024 11:36 in 9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA.