Morpho

Morpho

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Morpho: /ˈmɔr.foʊ/

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Images

Morpho Polyphemus close by Cary Bass. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Morpho Polyphemus 005 by Cary Bass. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Morpho Polyphemus 004 by Cary Bass. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Morpho Polyphemus 058 by Cary Bass. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Morpho Polyphemus 057 by Cary Bass. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Morpho Polyphemus 006 by Cary Bass. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Summary

Morpho is a genus of butterflies belonging to the family Nymphalidae, notable for their vibrant and iridescent wings. They are primarily found in the Neotropical region with some species extending into temperate areas.

Habitat

Neotropical regions with some species straying into macrothermal temperate zones.

Distribution

North America (M. polyphemus reported from Northern Mexico and Southwestern USA, Arizona) and South America (M. helenor and M. epistrophis found as far south as Argentina).

Tags

  • butterflies
  • Nymphalidae
  • Neotropical
  • Morpho genus