Caligo atreus COSTA RICA
Yellow Edged Giant Owl Butterfly
Sex: Male or FM depending on availability
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Brassolidae, Kollar 1850
Colour: A huge chocolate brown Owl butterfly, the stunning blue sheen on forewings with a yellow edge on the hindwing. The underside (verso) has the classic “owl” spots. Amazing.
Size: Wingspan 140-160mm
Comments & Applications: Captive bred fresh specimens, from Guanacaste. Popular with the trade for frames domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Male or Female depending on availability. Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia