Blue Morpho

The morpho butterflies comprise many species of Neotropical butterfly under the genus Morpho. This genus includes more than 29 accepted species and 147 accepted subspecies, found mostly in South America, Mexico, and Central America.

Life Span: 115 days

Diet: decaying fruits

Lives Where: Mexico, Central America and South America

Predators: birds like the jacamar and flycatcher

Size: five to eight inches

Scientific Name: Morpho

Higher Classification: Morphini