Blue Morpho
Gorgeous Blue Morpho Butterfly has iridescent blue wings on the top side, and large spots-eyes on the underneath side. When resting, the Blue Morpho tends to f...
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Gorgeous Blue Morpho Butterfly has iridescent blue wings on the top side, and large spots-eyes on the underneath side. When resting, the Blue Morpho tends to fold its wings across its body, revealing the spot-eyes and hiding the brilliant blue of its topside wings.
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sue-zon
June 11, 2017
I really struggle to get the "blue side," Glenda, as most of the time they perch like this. I do have one in my gallery.
chuckrickman
June 12, 2017
Magnificent. I always confuse the Blue Morpho with the Giant Owl. Different spots I'm told. You nailed this one.
sue-zon
June 12, 2017
Yeah, I think the Giant Owl has far fewer spots than the Blue Morpho. Also (I just googled it!), the outside of the Giant Owl's wings are not nearly as intensely blue.
Bazz
June 13, 2017
Fantastic capture! Great detail. Thank you for joining my "Butterfly" challenge! Good Luck!
mihrt
June 19, 2017
Beautiful, this edit (texture) works very well with the Morpho!! Fantastic shot Sue!
sue-zon
November 10, 2023
Sincerest thanks . . . this one has been around for a while, so I really appreciate your taking the time to go into my gallery!
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