Morpho achilles Blue Banded Morpho PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Morphini, First named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: Topside (recto) black with a wide iridescent blue bar across wings. Underside (verso) brown with large eye markings and various lines and patterns. The female has a broader black margin.

Size: Wingspan 110-120+mm

Comments & Applications: A beautiful Morpho butterfly much used by the art and craft industry. Ethically sourced from our Peruvian breeders. Perfect for closeup photography, framing, domes, interior design, film and educational purposes.

NOTE: The abdomen on most Morpho species is removed to avoid grease leaching into the wings and causing discolouration. Abdomens when removed are normally discarded.

Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding