Silky Owl

Taenaris catops

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae

Taenaris catops, the silky owl, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in New Guinea and surrounding islands. The wingspan is 75–95 mm.

Distribution

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Sources and credits

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