Belus Swallowtail & Chilasa entomology The name “morpho” is thought

The name “morpho” is thought to originate from the fact that these butterflies appear to change shape as they’re flying

Hypolimnas dexithea is native to Madagascar

which are used as a food source or brooding chambers

roll dung into round balls

Females retain their larval form

Belus Swallowtail & Chilasa entomology The name “morpho” is thoughtBattus belus can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, & Venezuela. While its a member of the swallowtail family, this species does not possess the tailed hind wings. Chilasa veiovis is another of the swallowtail family without the obvious tails on their hind wings. This species is found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. This specimen is encased in a 9x9 frame.