Peleides Blue Morpho The Peleides Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides)
is an iridescent tropical butterfly found in Mexico, Central
America, northern South America, Paraguay, and Trinidad. The
brilliant blue color in the butterfly’s wings is caused by the
diffraction of the light from millions of tiny scales on its
wings. It uses this to frighten away predators, by flashing its
wings rapidly. The wingspan of the Blue Morpho butterfly ranges
from 7.5–20 cm (3.0–7.9 in). The entire Blue Morpho Butterfly
lifecycle, from egg to adult is only 115 days. The Blue Morpho
Butterfly drinks the juices from rotting fruits for food. Its
favourites are mango, kiwi, and lychee. Featured in Winged
Insects on February 19/2012 Featured in Amazing Wildlife
Featuramara on January 8/2012 Featured in A Bugs Kingdom on
December 27/2011 Featured in Extreme Closeups on December
17/2011 Featured in Closeups in Nature on December 15/2011 Thank
you All for the visit and wonderful support, so very much
appreciated. Butterfly Kisses, Johanna