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Morpho helenor peleides
This series of butterflies were spotted in a Butterfly Pavilion in Denver, Colorado, USA.
spotting with wings open: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/132...
Yes, now with some openwing shots it is clear. You have both Morphos, one is Morpho helenor peleides (this one) the other one is Morpho achilles. From the dorsal it is easy to separate them, but from the ventral side it is mostly depending on the age of the morpho. Sometimes markings and colors are washed out.
bayucca, okay, I have several open wing shots, but I don't know what is connected to what! Uploading now...
You need a open wing shot for definite ID. Might be Morpho helenor peleides which is very commonly found in butterfly houses, which is certainly not a good reason to get an ID ;-)...
Spotted on Aug 24, 2012
Submitted on Aug 25, 2012
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