Owl Butterfly
Many butterflies have wings with dazzling patterns and colours. This specimen from The Beaney is a butterfly native to the forests of central and South America. The butterfly gets its name from the distinctive pattern on its wings. The markings are a kind of camouflage, they seem to mimic the eyes of an owl and so they help the butterfly ward off its predators by confusing them.
Research Activities
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Find out about different types of camouflage in insects!
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Print out the image of the Owl Butterfly at home so it’s the same size as your face, cut out the image and use it to make your own mask!
