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Morpho polyphemus

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Field Notes

Notes:

This butterfly has a slightly different color pattern than my previous spot ( http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8944805 ), and I don't know if it is the same species or not. So, I'll let the ID to the experts. Bayucca, Martin and anyone else, the ball is with you.

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Comments (4)
Atul
cool spotting!
Sergio Monteiro
Martin, they are really stunning. And the better is that there were dozens of them flying around me, each with wingspan up to 15 cm (6 in). It was a wonderful sight.
MartinL
Asergio, this is the one that my reference book calls Morpho polyphemus and the other one it called M. luna. My reference link suggested one is a subspecies. This hind wing has stronger patterning. These are stunning specimens of Morphos that are better known for their metallic blues.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Borboletas do Parana - Butterflies from Parana, Brazil
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012

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