17.06.2026 11:40
The owl butterfly, which lives in the rainforests of Mexico, Central, and South America, was spotted in Oltu district of Erzurum. The butterfly, which landed on a flowerpot in a tea garden, attracted the attention of locals with the striking patterns on its large wings.
The owl butterfly, known to live in the rainforests of Mexico, Central, and South America, was sighted in the Oltu district of Erzurum. The butterfly, drawing attention with its large wings featuring patterns resembling an owl's eye, became the center of interest for the district residents.
The Caligo genus owl butterfly, which typically inhabits rainforests in Mexico, Central, and South America, was seen in the Oltu district of Erzurum. First spotted in gardens following the effective rains in late May, the butterfly recently appeared in a tea garden in the district center. Perching on a flowerpot on a table, the butterfly caught the attention of nearby citizens.
THEY CAPTURED IT WITH THEIR MOBILE PHONES
The owl butterfly, becoming the focus of attention with its large and striking wing patterns, was captured on mobile phones by citizens. Those who saw the butterfly could not hide their surprise.
"I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A LARGE BUTTERFLY BEFORE"
Nevin Bora, who saw the butterfly up close, expressed her surprise with these words: "We suddenly saw the butterfly landing on our table. It was very cute. I have never seen such a large butterfly before. We were truly amazed."
FREQUENTLY SEEN IN THE REGION
It is reported that Caligo genus butterflies, known for their large wing patterns resembling an owl's eye, have started to be frequently seen in Oltu recently. Experts state that changes in climate conditions and air movements may cause these species to appear in different geographies.