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Tropical butterfly ID help - blue and large

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  1. Christer Johansson

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    Hello all.

    First time posting on this forum :)

    I have some pictures on tropical butterflies where the ID is missing.

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    I appreciate all help :)
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Common Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides)
    it's found in the wild from Mexico south thru the northern section of South America.
     
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    Thanks for the reply :)

    So it's not a Morpho menelaus, just thinking :)
     
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    What a beauty.I wish they were around here more.
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    The markings are wrong for Morpho menelaus. ;)
     
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    Yes, they are so beautiful so you want to follow them :D
     
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    I know nothing about butterflies, but I want to learn :oops:

    What is the difference between mine and this one?
    http://www.tolweb.org/onlinecontributor ... l&sp=15327

    No offense, just want to learn :)
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    That is a picture of yours but it has been misnamed on that site.

    The Morpho peleides is Here

    The Morpho menelau is Here
     
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    Thanks a lot for being both patient and helpful :)

    This is a very nice and friendly forum :stew1:
     
    Christer Johansson, Aug 20, 2009
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