Blue Morpho

Morpho menelaus

Explore the Blue Morpho (Morpho menelaus) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Blue Morpho is a large butterfly of South American rainforests, including Brazil and Peru. Its brilliant blue appearance comes from microscopic wing structures that reflect light rather than from blue pigment. Adults help connect forest food webs and are widely recognized in ecotourism and butterfly exhibits; the species is listed as Least Concern.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Arthropods › Insects › Butterflies and moths › Brush-footed butterflies › Morpho

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: rainforest
Regions in this record: South America, Brazil, Peru

Conservation field in this record

Least Concern

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Blue morphos are butterflies with shimmering wings.