Morpho (genus)

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Scope note
Genus containing a large number of species of neotropical butterflies found mostly in South America, Mexico, and Central America. Many speices are distinguished by metallic, shimmering shades of blues and greens color on the dorsal side of the wings, with the ventral side brown with eyespots.
Morpho
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024