Owl Butterfly Collection

Belize, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, Owl butterfly (Caligo martia)

Owl butterfly
Central America; Costa Rica; Corcovado; National Park; Osa Peninsula; Owl butterfly, Caligo memnon

Surinam butterflies (coloured engraving)
997759 Surinam butterflies (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Owl butterfly on flowers

Cardinal guard flower Pachystachys coccinea owl butterfly
Cardinals guard flower (Pachystachys coccinea) with owl butterfly (Caligo idomeneus) and unidentified larva, Maria Sybilla Meriaen Over de voortteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der

Owl Butterfly (Caligo Idomeneus) Resting On Trunk, Niagara Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Owl butterfly (Caligo memnon) at rest. Sharp focus on head and body

Giant Owl Butterfly Caterpillar (Caligo memnon) Eggs laid on neck area by parasitic wasp, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Owl Butterfly (Caligo idomeneus), wings showing eye-spots

USA, Washington, Seattle. Close-up of owl butterfly
USA, Washington State, Seattle. Close-up of owl butterfly. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

OWl Butterfly, Butterfly Aviary, Agua Caliente, Sacred Valley, Province of Urubamba
Owl Butterfly, Butterfly Aviary, Agua Caliente, Sacred Valley, Province of Urubamba, near Cuzco, South America, Peru

Owl Butterfly (Caligo memnon), Costa Rica. This butterfly is common in lowland forests, but cannot survive in areas with lots of rainfall

Two owl butterflies (caligo memnon) on a plant leaf, Costa Rica

Owl, caterpillar -Caligo memnon- on a banana leaf, found in South America

Owl -Caligo memnon-, caterpillars on a banana tree, found in South America

Owl -Caligo memnon-, found in South America

Eggs of the owl -Caligo memnon- on a banana plant, found in South America

Eggs, probably from the owl butterfly -Caligo- on banana tree, Mainau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Caterpillar of an Owl Butterfly -Caligo sp. -, Kerzers, Switzerland
Caterpillar of an Owl Butterfly -Caligo sp.-, Kerzers, Switzerland

Yellow-edged Giant Owl -Caligo atreus-, captive, Thuringia, Germany

Forest Giant Owl butterfly -Caligo eurilochus-, Mainau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Owl butterfly -Caligo eurilochus-, South America, Central America

Costa Rica, La Paz, Magnificient Owl Butterfly on stalk

Owl Butterfly (Caligo sp. ) Mindo Cloud Forest West slope of Andes
Owl Butterfly (Caligo sp.), Mindo, Cloud Forest, West slope of Andes, Ecuador

South America, Ecuador. Owl butterfly wing (Caligo sp)

Wing pattern on Owl Butterfly, Caligo memnon

Close-up pattern on underside of Owl Butterfly wing Caligo memnon
Close-up pattern on underside of Owl Butterfly wing, Caligo memnon

SA, Peru, Madre de Dios, P. N. Manu Owl butterfly (Morpho sp. )
SA, Peru, Madre de Dios, P.N. Manu Owl butterfly (Morpho sp.)

Owl butterfly (caligo beltrao) caterpillars body begins to appear

Caterpillar of Owl butterfly (Caligo beltrao) beginning to hatch from egg

Owl Butterfly (Caligo beltrao) catepillar on stem, close-up

Pupa of butterfly enclosed in cocoon

Owl Butterfly (Caligo beltrao), brown, camouflaged butterfly on tree branch

Eggs of Owl butterfly (Caligo beltrao) on a leaf, turned darker near time of hatching, close-up

Owl butterfly head, SEM C016 / 9432
Owl butterfly head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of an owl butterfly (Caligo sp.), showing its two large compound eyes (blue) and antennae (upper left and right)

Central America, Costa Rica, Selva Verde Lodge. Owl Butterfly (Caligo sp. )
Central America, Costa Rica, Selva Verde Lodge. Owl Butterfly (Caligo sp.)

Macrophotograph of owl butterfly wing
Owl butterfly wing. Macrophotograph of an eyespot on the wing of an owl butterfly (Caligo idomeneus). Butterfly wings are covered in coloured scales which create patterns on the wing

Owl butterfly (Caligo sp.) on a stem. This butterfly is native to Central and South America. The large eyespots on the wings are used to deter predators such as birds and lizards

Owl butterly (Caligo beltrao) with eye spots on wing, Amazon, Brazil, South America

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The magnificent Owl butterfly, also known as Caligo martia, is a captivating creature that can be found in various parts of the world. In Belize, at the Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, one can witness the enchanting beauty of this species up close. Surinam butterflies are renowned for their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, making them a sight to behold. Even in bustling cities like Seattle in the USA, these mesmerizing creatures manage to find their place. A close-up shot of an owl butterfly taken in Washington showcases its intricate details and delicate wings. Journeying to Agua Caliente in the Sacred Valley of Peru's Province of Urubamba leads you to the Butterfly Aviary where you can observe these graceful insects fluttering around freely. Costa Rica is another destination where owl butterflies thrive abundantly. With species such as Caligo memnon and Caligo Idomeneus gracing its landscapes, it becomes a paradise for nature enthusiasts. The Niagara Butterfly Conservatory located near Niagara Falls offers visitors an opportunity to witness an owl butterfly perched peacefully on a trunk. These majestic creatures often find solace amidst lush greenery or resting on plant leaves like Pachystachys coccinea flowers commonly known as Cardinal guard flower. Their presence adds a touch of elegance and mystique to any natural setting they inhabit. Whether it's Costa Rica or Canada's Ontario province, encountering two owl butterflies together creates a magical moment that will forever be etched into your memory. These gentle beings serve as a reminder of nature's unparalleled beauty and inspire us to appreciate every small detail within our surroundings. From Belize to Surinam and beyond - wherever you may encounter an owl butterfly - prepare yourself for an awe-inspiring experience filled with wonderment and admiration for one of Mother Nature's most exquisite creations.