{"product_id":"giant-owl-butterfly-pupae-caligo-atreus","title":"Giant Owl Butterfly PUPAE (Caligo atreus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwl butterflies are a group of large, striking butterflies in the subfamily \u003cem\u003eBrassoliidae\u003c\/em\u003e within the family \u003cem\u003eNymphalidae\u003c\/em\u003e. They are primarily found in Central and South America. The name \"owl butterfly\" comes from the distinctive, eye-like patterns on their wings, which resemble the eyes of an owl or other large predators. These eye spots are thought to serve as a defense mechanism, deterring potential predators by making the butterfly appear larger or threatening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the most famous owl butterflies in the \u003cem\u003eCaligo \u003c\/em\u003egenus include species like \u003cem\u003eCaligo atreus, Caligo memnon\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCaligo eurilochus\u003c\/em\u003e. These butterflies are known for their large size, with wingspans reaching up to 15 cm or more - easily the size of a human hand! Their wings are typically brown or gray, adorned with circular eye spots, and sometimes feature additional patterns that mimic the texture of tree bark or leaves. This coloration helps them blend into their environment, resting on tree trunks or large leaves where they are hard to spot. Each species has its own pattern and colour form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caterpillars begin green and become brown in the later stages, and feed on a variety of plants in the Banana family. Once they reach adulthood, owl butterflies are known to be active mostly at dawn and dusk and spend much of the day resting on tree trunks or other vertical surfaces with their wings closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"46a235bf-a5b4-4499-83ad-70aa721c1974\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their impressive defense mechanisms and camouflage, owl butterflies are not immune to threats like habitat loss due to deforestation and climate change. They are, however, fascinating examples of natural adaptation and are highly admired by butterfly enthusiasts. They are also known to become pests on Banana plantations within their natural range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty - \u003c\/strong\u003eEasy (1\/10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost plants - \u003c\/strong\u003eCanna; Banana; Ginger; Heliconia; Bamboo,. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature - \u003c\/strong\u003eRoom temp. or warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle - \u003c\/strong\u003eContinually brooded with adults living for months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Butterflies UK","offers":[{"title":"2 Pupae \/ Imminent","offer_id":57195374313820,"sku":"OBMpu2","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pupae \/ Imminent","offer_id":57195374346588,"sku":"OBMpu5","price":37.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pupae \/ Imminent","offer_id":57195374379356,"sku":"OBMpu10","price":69.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Pupae \/ Imminent","offer_id":57195374412124,"sku":"OBMpu20","price":124.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8671\/1644\/files\/Gold_rim_owl.jpg?v=1774646435","url":"https:\/\/bugsandbutterflies.uk\/products\/giant-owl-butterfly-pupae-caligo-atreus","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Butterflies UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}