Blue Morpho Butterfly (M. menelaus)
by Chloe Pak
Homeostasis - Thermoregulation
Morpho wings are composed of tiny scales that reflect blue while cancelling out other colors. These scales are not located in the wings' undersides, leading to a brown underside. Morphos use this mechanism for camouflage, thermoregulation, and mating.
What Gives the Morpho Butterfly Its Magnificent Blue?