Caligo brasiliensis sulanus COSTA RICA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Brassolidae, Felder 1862

Colour: A huge chocolate brown Owl butterfly, the dark purplish-blue sheen on forewings. The underside (verso) has the classic “owl” spots. Amazing.

Size: Wingspan 160-180mm

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

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