Owl Butterfly
by Kathy Kelly
Title
Owl Butterfly
Artist
Kathy Kelly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Owl butterflies are members of the genus Caligo, in the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae. They are found in the rain-forests and secondary forests of Mexico, Central, and South America. This one was especially handsome with not just one "eye" but several. A defense mechanism to ward off hungry predators.
This work has been featured in the following FAA Groups and Contests:
Groups:
Bugs, Bugs, and more Bugs
Nature
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June 19th, 2018
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Gallery Beguiled
This is such a beautiful photo. Owl butterflies are so interesting. The detail here is just gorgeous. l/f