Morpho marcus (Schaller, 1785)

Common Name:
Marcus Morpho
Synonyms:

Papilio marcus ((Schaller, 1785)

Natural History:

Rare species in central Amazonia

Distribution:
Brasil; Colombia; Ecuador; Guyane française; Perú; Suriname
Feeding Adult:

Adultus feed on rotten fruits

Feeding Caterpillars:

Gramineae: Bambusa sp.

Color:
blue, metallic, cream, yellow
Habitat:
forest
morpho marcus male dorsal

Male, from dorsal

Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Amazonas

morpho marcus male ventral

Male, from ventral

Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Amazonas

morpho marcus female

Female, from dorsal

Specime deposited in the Collection of SMNK