The Aurora Morpho is named after the goddess of dawn in Poman mythology. Morphos are coloured in metallic, shimmering shades of blue and green on the upper wing surface. The female Morpho butterfly is less vivid than the male. The males wings reflect the bright, iridescent colour over an extremely wide angle, designed to maximize its visibility in the rainforest and intimidate any rivals that might fly into his territory. These colours are not a result of pigmentation but rather are an example of iridescence, an optical phenomenon, when colours produced vary with viewing angle. Not all Morpho butterflies have iridescent colouration, however, they all are decorated on the ventral side with ‘ocelli’ or eyespots and overall underside of the wings resembles foliage, with mottled brown, greys, blacks and reds.

Species: Morpho aurora male
Native Origin: Bolivia
Frame Details: 5” H x 7” W x 1 ¼” D.
Shadowbox frame with glass window and picture hanger on the back. Also optional name and origin on the background.
Background: Parchment paper with white perimeter pad.
Also for this butterfly double glass ash oak frame is available in black or natural wood color. Please specify your selection.

Listing pictures are real without photoshopic alignments for the good look.

Avoid dropping, exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity, or to direct sunlight. While careful handle this masterpiece will last you for a long time.

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