GIANT OWL BUTTERFLIES ~CALIGO EURILOCHUS

that make predators think twice before attacking.

Owl butterflies include several species of butterflies that belong to the taxonomic genus Caligo. Their wing colors are part of what makes them such an interesting organism.

They are known for the large dark "eye spots" on the underside of their wings that resembles an owl's eye. That makes predators think twice before attacking.

They are also very large creatures compared to others of their kind. They are often found in Central America or even in Peru.

They live near banana crops or farming land so they can have easy access to food. The feeding stage is mainly the larvae stage which happens after the egg and before the adult stages.

The Caligo butterflies are a marvelous example of the built in defense system that God gives His creations.