Blue Morpho Butterfly, Costa Rica


🔍 Blue Morpho Butterfly | Morpho peleides 🦋

📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

💬 The blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches. It was declared as a national patriotic symbol in Costa Rica in May 31st, 2022.

Also Known as:

Peleides blue morpho, common morpho, or emperor butterfly

Size:

(Wingspan) 12.7-15.5 cm

Coloration:

Iridescent blue dorsal surface with black edging, dull brown ventral surface with eyespots

Life Span

115 days (from egg to adult)

Published by Carlos Morales

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Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Management Information Systems, graduated in 2011 from Harding University, Arkansas, United States. My favorite hobby: Photography!

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