Morpho peleides — The blue glow of tropical forests - Photos

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In the dim light of the butterfly house, a flutter of wings catches our attention. The metallic blue flash of a Morpho peleides splits the space before landing for a few moments, revealing the veined brown underside of its wings. This striking contrast between discretion at rest and flamboyance in flight is one of the most spectacular signatures of the lepidopteran world.

Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, this butterfly fascinates with the iridescence of its upper wings, a vibrant turquoise blue. This reflection is not due to pigments but to a microscopic structure of the scales that diffracts light—a miracle of natural engineering.

In the greenhouse, this Morpho is shy, preferring quiet corners and high ground. When it deigns to land in the open, it is often on a large leaf or a sunny trunk, as if gauging its effect. A rare, precious moment that the attentive photographer does not let pass.

Technical details

Camera Canon
Model Canon EOS 700D
Focal length F/5.6
Opening speed 1/125 sec.
ISO sensitivity ISO-6400
Focal length 300 mm
Dimensions 5184 pixels × 3456 pixels
Image resolution 72 ppp × 72 ppp

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