Morpho polyphemus
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| Morpho polyphemus Westwood, 1850 |
The White Morpho (Morpho polyphemus) is a white tropical butterfly of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies.
[edit] Identification
Both the upper and lower wings are bright white, with some small light brown markings. There is a row of small eye-looking spots on the underside of the of hindwings. the fasignating morpho has about a 6 inch wing span.
[edit] Host plant
The caterpillar has been known to eat Paullinia pinnata (family Sapindaceae) and Inga (family Fabaceae).
[edit] External links
- White Morpho page at University of Montana Butterflies and Moths of North America pages
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