#106 • Morpho Butterfly Taxidermy Mounted in Case

Part of Blue Gallery Auction (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $65.00

Status: Sold

This is either an Aurora Morpho butterfly or Godart's Morpho butterfly. They are native to Peru and Bolivia. Morpho butterflies are some of the biggest butterflies in the world. This "little" guy has a 5½" Wingspan! Top of wings are iridescent with a pink / violet hue, the bottoms of the wings are tan and brown with spots. Encased in Plexi-Glass 5" tall x 7" wide x 2" deep. Butterfly appears in amazing condition with it's antenna still attached! Unusual piece! jrb.