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Owl butterflies feeding on banana

Owl butterflies, Calligo illlioneus, feeding on banana. The neotropical owl butterflies are named for the owl-like eye spots on the underside of the hind wings. These markings are thought to deter predators. Owl butterflies are are forest species and unus

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