Insecto / Insect

Blue morpho

Blue morpho (Morpho helenor) is a large butterfly with iridescent blue wings, one of the most sought-after insects on tropical forest walks.

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Especie destacadaFauna

Description

Morpho helenor

It flies along trails, clearings and riverbanks. The intense blue shows when wings open; closed wings are brown with eyespots that help camouflage it. Adults visit fermenting fruits and sap flows. In the region it is associated with shaded trails, forest clearings and riverbanks.

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