Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Owl Butterfly in Costa Rica
Caligo memnon
Brush-footed Butterflies · ~17 cm · all
CaribbeanPacificOsa
Large butterfly with massive eyespots on the underside of its wings that resemble owl eyes. Active at dawn and dusk — rarely seen mid-day.
Fun Facts
- ▸Eyespots mimic owls — possibly to scare off small bird predators.
- ▸Among the largest butterflies in the Americas (wingspan up to 17 cm).
- ▸Caterpillars are crop pests on banana and sugar cane farms.
Best Months
Year-round
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