Morpho theseus
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| Morpho theseus (Deyrolle ,1860) |
The Theseus Morpho (Morpho theseus) is a Neotropical butterfly. It is found in Panama , Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia , Peru , Ecuador , Venezuela , Honduras and Guatemala. Many subspecies have been described.
[edit] Etymology
Theseus was a legendary king of Athens.
[edit] References
- Eugène Le Moult with P.Real Les Morpho d'Amerique du Sud et Centrale. E. Le Moult, Paris : Editions scientifiques du Cabinet entomologique E. Le Moult. 1962-1963.
[edit] External links
- Funetfi
- NSG Photographs of voucher specimen.
- [Taxonomy Browser Upperside and underside photographs.
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