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Morpho peleides, commonly called the Peleides blue morpho or simply the blue morpho, is a large butterfly species in the family Nymphalidae, distributed from Mexico through Central America into northern South America. The dorsal surface of males displays vivid iridescent blue coloration produced by...

*Morpho didius* is a large neotropical butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae, native to the rainforests of South America, particularly Peru and Bolivia. It is distinguished by its massive wingspan, which can reach up to 20 centimeters, making it one of the largest species within the diverse...

Morpho achilles, commonly known as the Achilles Morpho, is a large Neotropical butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is distinguished by a broad, iridescent blue band that spans its dark, brown-to-black wings, a coloration produced by microscopic scales rather than pigment. The species i...

The Giant Owl Butterfly, belonging to the genus Caligo, is a large Neotropical insect native to the forests of Central and South America. It is distinguished by the prominent owl-eye spots on its underwings, a form of mimicry used to deter predators like birds and lizards. These butterflies are prim...

Morpho sulkowskyi, commonly called Sulkowsky's morpho, is a butterfly species native to montane Andean cloud forests in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The upper surfaces of the wings display a pale silvery-blue iridescence produced by nanostructured scales, with the colour shifting depending on viewin...

The Blue Owl Butterfly is a large nymphalid butterfly in the subfamily Morphinae, native to tropical forests of Central and South America. The underwings feature prominent eyespots that resemble an owl's face and serve as a defensive adaptation against predators. Owl butterflies in the genus Caligo...