Caligo memnon

Caligo memnon, the giant owl or pale owl, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. The species can be found in the rainforests and secondary forests of Mexico down to the Amazon rainforest.[1]

The wingspan is usually from 115 to 130 mm, but can reach 150 mm.

The larvae feed on Musa and Heliconia species and can be a pest for banana cultivation. Adults feed on juices of rotting fruit.