The Morpho Butterfly is a beautiful butterfly with brilliant blue wings. It is found in the tropical rain forests of South and Central America. The most striking aspect of the butterfly's appearance is its iridescent blue wings. They seem shiny and metallic. However, they are not actually blue! The blue is not caused by pigmentation; it is actually caused by the way light reflects off of microscopic scales on the backs of the butterfly's wings. The structure of the scales is tetrahedral (pyramid-shaped), and they reflect light. The colors vary depending on the angle from which they are viewed.

Morpho marcus is a species of butterfly from the Nymphalidae family, native to Central and South America. It is recognized for its eye-catching, iridescent blue wings, a signature trait of many Morpho butterflies. The upper side of its wings shimmers with vibrant blue hues, while the underside is brown with eyespots, providing camouflage against predators. Morpho marcus thrives in tropical rainforests, often flying at canopy height, where it feeds on fermenting fruit. Its large size and brilliant color make it a striking and popular subject for butterfly enthusiasts and photographers alike.

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