Banded Grecian Shoemaker

Female Banded Morpho Butterfly is black with many small white spots in rows.

Female Banded Grecian Shoemaker | Catonephele orites | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Female Banded Morpho Butterfly with its wings closed is mottled cream and grey.

Female Banded Grecian Shoemaker | Catonephele orites | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Male Banded Morpho Butterfly with its wings closed is solid grey

Male Banded Grecian Shoemaker | Catonephele orites | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Male Banded Morpho Butterfly with its wings open is black with an orange band across its wings

Common Name: Banded Grecian Shoemaker
Scientific Name: Catonephele orites
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Biblidinae
Tribe: Epicaliini
Wingspan: 2.3 to 3.0 in
Place of origin: Central & South America

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.

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