Rhetenor Blue Morpho vs Elephant Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhetenor Blue Morpho | Elephant Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho rhetenor | Deilephila elpenor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 120-140 mm wingspan | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname) | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rhetenor Blue Morpho
A strikingly vivid Morpho species known for its intensely saturated metallic blue coloring, considered by many to be the most brilliant of all Morpho species. The underwings are plain brown, lacking the prominent eyespots of related species. Males are frequently seen gliding along river corridors in lowland rainforests.
Did You Know?
Its wings reflect nearly 70% of blue light, making it one of the most reflective biological surfaces known.
Elephant Hawk-moth
A stunning pink and olive-green moth that hovers at flowers like a hummingbird at dusk. Its caterpillar has eyespots and a trunk-like shape, resembling a small elephant.
Did You Know?
It has exceptional night vision and can see colour in near-total darkness.