Common morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides) Science Image

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Common morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides) with closed wings. The underside of the wings of this species are a rich brown with white markings and yellow and black eyespots. When threatened it releases a chemical with a strong odour from a gland between its forelegs, in order to deter predators. It is common in Central America and the West Indies.