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  • Common Name: Two-eyed 88
  • Scientific Name: Callicore pitheas
  • Family: Nymphalidae
  • Subfamily: Biblidinae
  • Tribe: Catagrammini
  • Wingspan: 2.0 to 2.4 in
  • Place of origin: Central & South America
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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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Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan Fessenden