White Morpho

White Morpho | Morpho polyphemus | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

White Morpho Butterfly with wings closed. The butterfly’s large wings are cream-colored with a row of small eye-spots in white, black and tan. The veins are tan and contrast with the cream-colored wings. Faint tan and black marking run along the edge of the wing.

White Morpho | Morpho polyphemus | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

White Morpho Butterfly ID photos. Male and Female butterflies look similar. With wings open or closed butterfly cream with small dark spots. White Morpho Butterfly with wings closed. The butterfly’s large wings are cream-colored with faint black markings and a row of small eye-spots in white, black and tan. The veins are tan and contrast with the cream-colored wings. Faint tan and black marking run along the edge of the wing.

White Morpho | Morpho polyphemus | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Short round glossy green chrysalis that ends in two points hanging from a green stem

White Morpho, Morpho polyphemus, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Short round glossy green chrysalis with three white dots. Chrysalis ends in two points and is hanging from a green stem

White Morpho, Morpho polyphemus, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Common Name: White Morpho
Scientific Name: Morpho polyphemus
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Morphinae
Tribe: Morphini
Wingspan: 5.0 to 6.5 in
Place of origin: Central America

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.

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