Magnificent Owl

Magnificent Owl | Caligo atreus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Magnificent Owl butterfly with wings open. Male and female butterflies look similar. The top wings are black with a wide blue patch and a light grey stripe running through the blue patch. The lower wings are black with a yellow stripe.

Magnificent Owl | Caligo atreus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Common Name: Magnificent Owl
Scientific Name: Caligo atreus
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Morphinae
Tribe: Brassolini
Wingspan: 5.5 to 6.3 in
Place of origin: Central & South America

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.

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