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Title: Giant Owl butterfly (Caligo sp.) resting on a tree, Tambopata Reserve Peru
There are several species of owl butterflies (Caligo sp.). The eyespot most likely distracts a possible predator which may likely make them aim at this spot rather than the vulnerable body, when attacking.
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Photographer: Gerhard Hüdepohl
©2017 Gerhard Hüdepohl
Credit: Gerhard Hüdepohl / atacamaphoto