Trinidad Morpho Butterfly vs Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trinidad Morpho Butterfly | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho achilles trinidadensis | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 95-110 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Trinidad | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Trinidad Morpho Butterfly
A subspecies of morpho butterfly found in Trinidad with bright blue iridescent wings. It flies in forest clearings and along rivers.
Did You Know?
Its blue color is structural, produced by nanoscale ridges on the wing scales rather than pigment.
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.