Yellow-edged Giant Owl

Butterflies in the genus Caligo are commonly called owl butterflies, after their huge eyespots, which resemble owls' eyes. 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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Ludo Sak

Lion

You do make a butterfly look even nicer, Josine! Great shot yet again, can't wait to see the other butterflies! Posted 13 years ago
1. Frankhuizen Photography
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for the compliments. I really liked this photo myself.
  We made a slideshow on this website of our butterfly photos so far. Posted 13 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Fully agree with Ludo, very well done. Love the colors and sharpness and also your slideshow. Thanks for sharing, promoted to homepage. Posted 13 years ago
1. Frankhuizen Photography
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Since we joined this website we watch and photograph the animals, flowers et cetera differently. This website is inspiring! Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago
2. 1. gglaeser
    
    Eagle Owl
    
    Yes, it is! Nice butterfly, btw - 14 - 16 cm? That's a giant butterfly, isn't it? Posted 13 years ago
  2. 1. Frankhuizen Photography
      
      Lion
      
      Yes it is! Posted 13 years ago
  3. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks, I see that as a huge compliment. But that compliment mainly belongs to the community, so by all means, please keep up the good work :) Posted 13 years ago
  4. Ludo Sak
    
    Lion
    
    Yes, funny thing that. I love my new 'glasses' to the world. Posted 13 years ago
  5. Joost Thissen
    
    Lion
    
    Same goes for me. Posted 13 years ago

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 Frankhuizen Photography