Brassolidae

Caligo species

The 20-30 Caligo( latin for mist/fog) species are Brassolidae (owl) butterflies. They are large specimens that all share a combination of zigzag striations and ocelli (eye spots) on the underwing. They are sluggish flyers and the males have secondary sexual organs or scent patches (oily patches on f.w.v. or hair brushes in the fold on the anal margin of the hindwing)

Caligo atreus

caligo atreus

Yellow edged giant owl

Peru

WS 150mm

A1 £ 14

caligo atreus verso



Caligo beltrao

caligo beltrao

Purple owl butterfly

Brazil

w 130mm

m a1 £12.50

caligo beltrao verso

Caligo beltrao verso

Caligo brasiliensis

caligo brasiliensis

Almond eyed owl

Brazil

w 130mm

pc a1 £ 7.50

caligo brasiliensis verso

Caligo brasiliensis verso

Caligo oedipus

caligo oedipus

Caligo oedipus

Ecuador

w 120mm

m A1/A1- £6 out of stock

caligo oedipus verso

Caligo oedipus verso


Caligo placidianus

caligo placidianus

Peru

W 110mm

1 pc A1 £ 5-out of stock

caligo placidianus verso

Caligo placidianus verso

Caligo uranus

caligo uranus

Golden edged owl butterfly

Mexico

ex pupae

M A1 £ 21


caligo uranus verso