Blue Morpho Butterflies (Morpho peleides)

The Peleides blue morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides) is native to the rainforests of northern South America and is found in Mexico and Central America as well. With a wingspan of 13 to 20 cm, it is one of the largest butterflies in the world. Males are slightly bigger and brighter in color than the females. Their brilliant blue color is not from pigmentation, but rather from iridescence and the diffraction of light from millions of tiny scales on their wings. This makes for a beautiful display when they fly and can be useful in frightening away predators. The caterpillars prefer to feed on plants in the pea family, but are also known to be cannibalistic. The butterflies prefer to drink the juices from rotting fruits.

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[JacqJansen]

Beautiful butterfly. Well filmed. Full watch. Thanks.

[danyk]

Merci de partager la vidéo du papillon! Bonne photo du papillon aussi! :) Thank for sharing the video of the butterfly! Good photo of the butterfly also! :)

[moailine]

WOW, , , such a beautiful butterfly...! Big LIKE ... Greetings, Moa

[IreneDowningNature]

Lovely video. Beautiful capture. Enjoyed watching Irene.

[JC.Journey]

Gorgeous Blue Morpho Butterflies, thank you for capturing their stunning beauty. Have a wonderful day.

[quote_nature]

Stunning butterflies! Thank you for sharing them. Best regards, Cathy

[JulchensWelt]

wow - love it - big like 16 - many thanks my friend - all the best - have a great evening - warm greetings Petra

[ema]

The blue butterfly is beautiful !!! Very nice video.
I "hunted" him also in the Butterfly House :)
Have a nice day - Ela.

[TaintedMango]

I love blue morpho's - they are such a captivating butterfly to watch.

[HarryH]

Very beautiful Blue Morpho Butterflies, Great close-up filming. Thanks
Have wonderful spring season, stay safe

[violina]

Beautiful, my friend! Have a nice day☼

[MeltersProductions]

I am a fan of butterlies, so i enjoyed this very much, many thanks, greetings Hans.

[forestrain]

In real life the purple glows neon when the light hits it right. Like a blacklight. Its euphoric. Just like watching blue bees n blue bumblebees.

[kweeeng]

Lovely footage of the attractive Blue Morpho Butteries. Well captured. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend.

[AllenOxendine]

Thanks for sharing. The butterflies are so beautiful. Full View Like 22..

[JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Beautiful as he is, I'm sure the camera couldn't capture his luminous blues. YOU had the privilege of seeing that. I've got to get to a butterfly house. Thanks for inspiring me.

[bfpengcwp]

Fantastic video, thanks for sharing, Best Regards.

[JanesNaturvideos]

Wow, wonderful butterfly! 👍 I like it. Greetings from Costa Rica. Jane

[knutfugl]

Stunning my friend. Absolutely gorgeous. Love it.
Best regards, Knut.

[druidkarma]

So beautiful up close. Awesome capture.