Owl-Butterfly-Caligo-memnon.tiff
Owl Butterfly (Caligo memnon), Costa Rica. This butterfly frequently rests near banana crops or other agricultural areas. It is common in lowland forests, but cannot survive in areas with lots of rainfall. Butterflies in this family are drawn to feed on the juices of fermenting fruits. Banana, pineapple, and mango are very attractive to this butterfly as an adult. When it is a caterpillar, banana and heliconia are the main host plants. Image by Andres Morya
- Copyright
- © Andrés Morya Andrés Morya Andrés Morya
- Image Size
- 2828x4272 / 69.1MB
- Keywords
- Contained in galleries
- Costa Rica, Insects
