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Magnificent Owl butterfly or Caligo atreus Just emerging from its pupa Caligo atreus,Geotagged,United States,Winter,Yellow-edged Giant Owl Click/tap to enlarge

Magnificent Owl butterfly or Caligo atreus

Just emerging from its pupa

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    Samba
    Giant Tortoise
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    I am pretty sure I saw one of these giants in Colombia a few years ago. It landed on a friend's backpack. It was huge. Had no idea we had them in the USA. Amazing! Posted one year ago
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      William Bodine
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      This was raised at a butterfly garden in Scottsdale, Arizona. Posted one year ago
      1. View Samba's profile
        Samba
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        Thanks for the info! Posted one year ago

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The Yellow-edged Giant Owl

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.

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

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Uploaded Jan 31, 2024. Captured Jan 18, 2024 11:38 in 9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/256s
  • ISO3200
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.