Rhetenor Blue Morpho vs Madagascan Pill Millipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhetenor Blue Morpho | Madagascan Pill Millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho rhetenor | Zoosphaerium neptunus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Sphaerotheriida |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Arthrosphaeridae |
| Size | 120-140 mm wingspan | 40-60 mm when curled |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname) | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Madagascan Pill Millipede
A giant pill millipede endemic to Madagascar that can roll into a perfect ball. It is one of the largest pill millipedes in the world.
Did You Know?
Males produce sounds by stridulation to attract females during courtship.