Common Blue Morpho
Morpho peleides
Species Statistics
Lifespan
14 days
In Flight
106
Family
Nymphalidae
Subfamily
Morphinae
Geographic Range
South America
Habitat & Behavior
The Common Blue Morpho are usually found in tropical forest on either the forest floor or the surrounding understory.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
The color and patterns seen on most butterflies is created by the color pigments of overlapping scales. In the case of the Common Blue Morpho the scales on the inside are like small prisms which makes the color iridescent. Because of the iridescent scales the Common Blue Morpho can appear to change color as it flies through the air.