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Morpho

Morpho sp.

Photo by FelipeVeloza
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Field Notes

Notes:

Very hard to capture, it was very active.

Species ID Suggestions

Morpho (Emperador Azul)

Morpho menelaus (amathonte sub-group)

Reference Link
Bill Reynolds
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Comments (1)
Bill Reynolds
Refer to the amathonte sub-group - ranges from Nicaragua south into Colombia, ...often characterized by obscure ventral eyespots as compared to other subspecies. http://butterfliesofamerica.com/L/t/Morpho_menelaus_a.htm

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PublishedOctober 24, 2011

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