Esther's photos with the keyword: Lepidoptera

The underside of the blue morpho butterfly’s wings is brown and there are several eyespots which provide camouflage against predators when its wings are closed. The blue morpho butterfly is named after the top side of its bright blue wings that are edged with black. The blue morpho one of the largest butterflies in the world. Its wings span five to eight inches. ODT: Begins with B AIMG_1095

Banded Purple Wing (also known as Whitened Bluewing, Myscelia cyaniris) resting on a leaf AIMG_1102

Having recently emerged from its chrysalis, this butterfly is resting and letting his wings dry. AIMG_1098

Banded Owl Butterfly AIMG_1119