Identify Butterfly
Jan 15, 2019 11:21:59 #
A rather unusual wing pattern photographed some years ago in AZ (handheld focus a little soft). I can't find any identification on line - help please.
Jan 15, 2019 11:23:29 #
Jan 15, 2019 11:26:52 #
Looks like a Blue Morpho, not a butterfly native to AZ. Hopefully, this was an exhibit of exotic butterflies rather than an incidental release to the wild.
Jan 15, 2019 11:40:56 #
Blue Morpho with wings closed. My shot with wings open shown.
cdayton wrote:
A rather unusual wing pattern photographed some years ago in AZ (handheld focus a little soft). I can't find any identification on line - help please.
Jan 15, 2019 12:35:53 #
Jan 15, 2019 12:47:22 #
Fred Harwood wrote:
Blue Morpho. Buckeye has eyes on top.
Yes, you are correct.
Jan 15, 2019 17:10:20 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Looks like a Blue Morpho, not a butterfly native to AZ. Hopefully, this was an exhibit of exotic butterflies rather than an incidental release to the wild.
Shot at an enclosed exhibit in the Desert Museum near Tucson.
Jan 16, 2019 08:09:59 #
Jan 16, 2019 09:02:58 #
Nice picture! Morphos usually sit with their wings firmly closed like this, so its a bit of a challenge to get them with wings open.
Jan 16, 2019 20:47:29 #
So this probably the same butterfly but I shot it with wings open. Thanks to all for the identification.
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