Morpho menelaus Butterfly also known as the glorious

also known as the glorious begum

and its shiny metallic exoskeleton that can have colors such as red

Antheraea polyphemus

it’s ready for immediate display

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Louvre in Paris

Morpho menelaus Butterfly also known as the gloriousMorpho menelaus, also known as the Menelaus blue morpho, is a magnificent butterfly native to the rainforests of Central and South America, and Mexico. With a wingspan of 12 cm, it boasts striking blue wings contrasted with black borders. The top of the wings is a vibrant blue, created by iridescent scales that reflect light, while the underside is a muted brown with deceptive eyespots for camouflage. This species is part of the larger morpho