Blue Morpho Butterfly Morpho peleides
Costa Rican Wildlife
Blue Morpho Butterfly
Morpho peleides
Habitat
Humid forests and gardens throughout the country, often flying near rivers.
Characteristics
Wings of a brilliant metallic blue on top and brown with scales underneath for camouflage.
Fun Fact
The blue colour is not due to pigment, but rather the way its scales reflect light, acting like tiny mirrors.
Linked Chocolate
Blue Morpho Butterfly accompanies this product from our collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Blue Morpho Butterfly live in Costa Rica?
The Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho peleides) lives in humid forests and gardens throughout the country, often flying near rivers.
What are the characteristics of the Blue Morpho Butterfly?
Wings of a brilliant metallic blue on top and brown with scales underneath for camouflage.
What is a fun fact about the Blue Morpho Butterfly?
The blue colour is not due to pigment, but rather the way its scales reflect light, acting like tiny mirrors.
Which Historia chocolate features the Blue Morpho Butterfly on its packaging?
Dark Chocolate 85% features the Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho peleides) on its packaging, celebrating Costa Rica's biodiversity.