Yellow-edged Giant Owl Butterfly
Common Name: Yellow-edged Giant Owl
Scientific Name: Caligo Atreus
Wingspan: 140–160 mm
Location: Mexico to Peru
The Yellow-edged Giant Owl (Caligo atreus) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. 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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