The morphos seem to bounce along in the air, exhibiting flashes of blue as they flap their bicolored wings. |
The morphos are famous for the beautiful metal coloring of the males. |
Butterflies, including glorious morphos, abound in the gorge. |
We pass single file on a swinging bridge and I see a large morphos butterfly up the tree-shrouded stream, the turquoise circles on its fluttering wings flashing like neon. |
As morphos fly, the different colors of the upper and underside of their wings create a visual illusion that can confuse birds and other predators. |
Most youngsters are delighted to be chosen as landing pads by the graceful residents, which range from small monarchs to majestic blue morphos with wings the hue of a midsummer sky. |