🔍 Forest Giant Owl Butterfly | Caligo eurilochus 🦋
📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 That giant eyespot isn’t decorative—it mimics an owl’s eye, which can make birds and small mammals freeze or flee.
Also Known as:
Owl butterfly Giant owl, butterfly Forest giant owl, Tropical owl butterfly, Giant brown butterfly.
Size:
Length: ~7-9 cm
Weight: 1-2 g
Wingspan: ~11-15 cm
Coloration:
Dark brown to chocolate brown with cream, tan, and gray marbling. Large black eyespot with golden-yellow rings and one or two smaller eyespots.
Life Span
3-4 months (total life cycle)
