Caligo

Caligo is a genus of butterflies that are commonly known as owl butterflies.
They are called so because they have large eyespots on the underside of their wings that resemble the eyes of an owl.
These eyespots are thought to have a defensive function, as they may scare away potential predators or divert their attacks away from the vital body parts.
Caligo butterflies are native to the rainforests and secondary forests of Mexico, Central and South America.
They are very large, with a wingspan ranging from 65 to 200 mm.
They are mostly active at dusk, when they fly for short distances and feed on fruits, sap, and carrion.
Caligo butterflies belong to the nymphalid family, the subfamily Morphinae, and the tribe Brassolini.
There are about 20 species in this genus, which can be divided into six groups based on their morphology and phylogeny.
Some of the most well-known species are Caligo eurilochus, the forest giant owl, Caligo teucer, the Teucer giant owl, and Caligo illioneus, the Illioneus giant owl.

Caligo is a genus of butterflies, also known as owl butterflies, that are native to the rainforests and secondary forests of Mexico, Central and South America.

Caligo butterflies are mostly active at dusk and dawn, and feed on rotting fruits, sap, and animal dung.

Caligo butterflies are not endangered, but they may face threats from habitat loss and climate change.

• Caligo butterflies belong to the family Nymphalidae, which includes other large and colorful butterflies such as morphos, heliconians, and monarchs.

• Caligo butterflies have a complex life cycle that involves four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

• Caligo butterflies are not endangered, but they face threats from habitat loss, deforestation, and climate change.