Morpho
Blue Morpho Butterfly, Morpho peleides. Their vivid, iridescent blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light.
Morpho peleides caterpillar eating a leaf.
Beautiful close up view of the electric blue morpho butterfly in Costa Rica. Blue is actually an extremely rare color in nature.
Blue morpho butterfly, Morpho peleides showing brown underside that is used for camouflage.
Morpho butterfly on a dandelion.
When the Blue Morpho butterfly sleeps, it folds its wings to reveal a pattern that helps to ward off predators.
The blue morpho is a type of butterfly that is truly recognized for its color.
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