Owl Butterfly

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Owl Butterfly

Animal's Behavior

They are nocturnal and rest at the midrib of the leaves during day, sometimes in groups.

Eating Habits

Juices of fermenting fruits and a wide variety of nectar plants

Range

Mexico, through Central America, to the Amazon River basin in South America

Animal Facts

Commonly called owl butterflies, after their huge eyespots, which resemble owls' eyes.

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Scientific Name

Caligo eurilochus

Classification

Animalia , Arthropoda, Insecta, Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, Brassolini , Caligo, C. eurilochus

Place of Birth

Suriname

Size

2.5–8 inches

Color

The upper side of the wings is beige, black – and iridescent blue in males. The underside is brown, black and white with a giant eyespot on each hind wing.