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Field Notes

Description:

butterfly with blue on the inside of its wings

Species ID Suggestions

Peleides Blue Morpho

Morpho peleides

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Latimeria
I'm pretty sure this is a blue morpho, judging by the wingspots. It has 7, while the species you identified has 2. It's nice to see some more pictures coming from Costa Rica!

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