Blue Morpho
Image: Daniel Trinidad Camones (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameBlue Morpho
Scientific NameMorpho didius
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyMorphinae
Wingspan (mm)150
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsblue, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest clearings
Geographic RangeSouth America (Peru, Ecuador)
Host PlantsInga spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically spiny, often brown or green, and feed on legumes. Pupae are smooth and green, resembling jade.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size and the intense, shimmering blue coloration of its dorsal wings, contrasting with dark undersides that often have prominent eyespots (not visible in this dorsal view).
Description
A large, striking butterfly with brilliant iridescent blue upperwings and dark brown to black margins, often seen gliding through tropical forests.
