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Morpho Portis Butterfly

Morpho portis

Near Threatened

About

An Atlantic Forest endemic Morpho butterfly with dark brown wings marked by a violet-blue iridescent band. It is restricted to subtropical forests in southern Brazil and adjacent areas. Unlike tropical Morpho species, it tolerates cooler temperatures and flies year-round.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the southernmost-ranging Morpho species, thriving in subtropical forests where winter temperatures can drop near freezing.