Owl Butterfly (captive bred)
Caligo eurilochus

f5.6 @ 1/60s, ISO:100, Nikon D80 w 60mm

"Caligo eurilochus," Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Caligo eurilochus, the forest giant owl, is an owl butterfly ranging from Mexico, through Central America, to the Amazon River basin in South America. It is a very large butterfly, among the largest in its family, with a wingspan up to 17 centimeters.

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens, South Deerfield, Massachusetts

12/30/2006