varying considerably in coloration and size

These colors are not a result of pigmentation but are an example of iridescence through structural coloration: the microscopic scales covering the Morpho's wings reflect incident light repeatedly at successive layers

commonly known as the milky cicada or white ghost cicada

which run along the full length of the body

they use their front claws to climb to a high spot and then fall into flight

Morpho didius Butterfly in a Frame dragonfly_frame varying considerably in coloration andBlue Morpho Butterfly PERU Made in Australia 8" x 10" black, shadow box frame Many Morpho butterflies are colored in metallic, shimmering shades of blue and green. These colors are not a result of pigmentation but are an example of iridescence through structural coloration: the microscopic scales covering the Morpho's wings reflect incident light repeatedly at successive layers, leading to interference effects that depend on both wavelength and angle