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Blue Morpho Butterfly

Blue Morpho Butterfly

(Morpho peleides) As its common name implies its upper wings are bright blue, edged with black. It is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spa...
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(Morpho peleides) As its common name implies its upper wings are bright blue, edged with black. It is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from up to 8 inches (18cms). The iridescent blue colouring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light. The under wings are a dull brown, as seen here, with many eyespots, which provide camouflage from predators such as birds and other insects. It is found mainly in the tropical forests of Latin America from Mexico to Colombia.
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Aperture 8/1 ISO 8000 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 180/1

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Jun, 2023

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