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Morpho Peleides
 
Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides)
Native to: Mexico to Venezuela
Habitat: Forest floors and amongst lower vegetation, keeping their wings closed for camouflage
Wingspan: 125-200 mm
Likes: Rotting fruit, tree sap, mud
Dislikes: cameras!


Did you know ... Whole lifespan is approx. 115 days. The Blue Morpho's major threat is humans' desire to display dead specimens, due to their magnificent colour.
 
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02 09th, 2006