Blue Morpho Butterfly - a photo on Flickriver

Blue morphos (Morpho peleides) live in the tropical forests of Latin America from Mexico to Colombia.
The blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from three to eight inches (7.5–20 cm). Their vivid, iridescent blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light. The underside of the morpho’s wings, on the other hand, is a dull brown color with many eyespots, providing camouflage against predators such as birds and insects when its wings are closed. The males’ wings are broader than those of the females and appear to be brighter in color.

The blue morpho’s entire lifespan lasts only 115 days, which means most of their time is spent eating and reproducing.

© Istvan Kadar Photography

Taken in: Costa Rica / San Jose / Vásquez de Coronado (show map)

Taken on: March 11, 2013

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Central America

Common Morpho

Morpho Peleides

Peleides Blue Morpho

The Emperor

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insect

leaf

rain forest

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, f/4.5, 1/640 sec, 105mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Aperture:	f/4.5
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/640)
Focal Length:	105mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
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