Giant Owl

Caligo memnon

The Owl is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is also known as the Pale or Giant Owl butterfly. The species can be found in the rainforests and secondary forests of Mexico down to the Amazon rainforest.
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Appearance

The wingspan is usually from 115 to 130 mm, but can reach 150 mm.
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Food

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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