LiveScience Image Gallery

Back to Main Article
Owl butterflies in the genus Caligo are so named because of the large eyespots, or ocelli, on the undersides of the hind wings. When the butterfly lands and folds its wings over its back these eyespots are prominent and threaten would-be predators. Credit: Iowa State University Extension

Owl butterflies in the genus Caligo are so named because of the large eyespots, or ocelli, on the undersides of the hind wings. When the butterfly lands and folds its wings over its back these eyespots are prominent and threaten would-be predators. Credit: Iowa State University Extension

Back to Main Article
Advertisement