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The Emperor  Berkenhof,Geotagged,Morpho peleides,Peleides Blue Morpho,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. Beautiful! 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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Uploaded Jun 1, 2012. Captured May 3, 2012 13:55 in Langeweegje 10A, 4434 Kwadendamme, The Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO3200
  • 109mm