Morpho menelaus seaside decor including New Guinea

including New Guinea

captured by Beth Watson at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah

Penthicodes pulchellus

while the adult males turn out looking like “normal” beetles

The West and Central African woodlands are home to the remarkably captivating Blood Red Glider

Morpho menelaus seaside decor including New GuineaMorpho 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