Insects and Spiders

Owl Butterfly

This butterfly gets its name from the large single eyespot on the underwing and its habit of being active at dusk and dawn. It eats bananas, which is what it is eating here. Found near banana plantations in Central and South America. Very large. Also known as the Giant or Pale Owl Butterfly.
Owl Butterfly (Caligo memnon)
Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House & Insectarium (Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park)

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