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Genus: Morpho, Fabricius, 1807.
Species: peleides.
FW Length: 64-78 mm.
Geographic Range: from sea level to 1800 m, on both slopes, in association with all forest habitats.
Host Plant (s): Macharium, Pterocarpus, Lonchocarpus, Mucuna. (Fabaceae).
Unique Characteristics: This is the most common species of morpho in Central America, and its floppy, zigzag flight along rivers and forest edges and through coffee plantations is a familiar sight.
| Metamorphosis
Time Life (days) |
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| Egg |
Caterpillar |
Chysalis |
Butterfly
Life |
| 16 |
60 |
22-30 |
21 |
| Total
Proccess: 119-127 |
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