owl butterfly

noun

Any of the butterflies of the genus Caligo, known for their very large eyespots.

Meanings

nounowl butterfly (plural owl butterflies)

plural owl butterflies

  1. Any of the butterflies of the genus Caligo, known for their very large eyespots.
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