Metallic Blue Morpho

Male Metallic Blue Morpho | Morpho amathonte | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Female Metallic Blue Morpho butterfly with open wings. Wings are iridescent blue with brown borders. The border has brown and light brown markings

Female Metallic Blue Morpho | Morpho amathonte | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Female Metallic Blue Morpho butterfly with closed wings. Wings are mottled brown with many small eye-spots.

Female Metallic Blue Morpho | Morpho amathonte | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Male Metallic Blue Morpho butterfly with open wings. Wings are iridescent blue with a very thin line of black along the edges.

Common Name: Metallic Blue Morpho
Scientific Name: Morpho amathonte
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Morphinae
Tribe: Morphini
Wingspan: 5.75 to 6.9 in
Place of origin: 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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