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Peleides Blue Morpho  Berkenhof,Geotagged,Morpho peleides,Peleides Blue Morpho,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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  1. Great shot, and yet another new specie! Posted 13 years ago
    1. I'm aiming for the pioneer/scientist medal ;)
      Just kidding we made some beautiful shots of butterflies who aren't yet in jungledragon.
      Posted 13 years ago
      1. Please do chase those medals :) Pioneer is one of the hardest to get. Posted 13 years ago
  2. Hey guys and girls, great shot indeed, WOW!
    Ps. Back from France over here;) perfect DOF, great sharpness.
    Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago
    1. We already missed your comments and votes ;)
      We are also back with some butterfly photos and some photos of other animals. Check them out... ;)
      Posted 13 years ago

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"Morpho peleides", the Peleides blue morpho, common morpho or the emperor is an iridescent tropical butterfly found in Mexico, Central America, northern South America, Paraguay and Trinidad. Most authorities believe that "peleides" is a subspecies of "Morpho helenor".

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Frankhuizen Photography
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By Frankhuizen Photography

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Uploaded May 6, 2012. Captured May 3, 2012 12:26 in Langeweegje 10A, 4434 Kwadendamme, The Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO3200
  • 146mm