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Morpho peleides, known increasingly as Morpho helenor

 

Without a doubt the most fequently flown morpho in exhibits.  It is also likely the morpho that flies best, given their habit of flying close to the ground.  Males will often fly along paths in the forest, while the females are more seclusive, usually remaining in the vegetation close to these paths when they have not as yet mated.  Both sexes come to rotting fruit placed on the ground, often becoming a little drunk and easier to catch.  Found from sea level to over 2000 m.a.s.l. in the cloud forests.