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Morpho peleides
at butterfly exhibit in Columbus OH
Note the stark contrast in coloration of the top and underside of the wings.
Spotted on Apr 23, 2011
Submitted on Aug 23, 2011
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I could be wrong but I think this is a Morpho helenor. I live in Costa Rica and see these regularly. According to my CR Butterfly book the helenor more closely resembles your photo. The major differences lies in the amount and spacing of the white areas at the wing tips.