{"product_id":"morpho-rhetenor-helena-wl9j","title":"Morpho rhetenor helena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Morpho rhetenor helena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e   Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  21.5x24.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e    The Morphos are Neotropical butterflies found mostly in South America, this species was sourced from Peru. \u003cspan\u003eThe genus name Morpho comes from an Ancient Greek epithet, roughly \"the shapely one\", for Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty. \u003c\/span\u003eThis male rhetenor helenor has a brilliant iridescent blue colouring highlighted with a white band. The colouation of the wings on the dorsal will vary depending on the angle of the frame in stark contrast the ventral is a dull brown. The blue male butterfly has a wingspan up to 17cm across. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is truly the most spectacular butterfly in our range and a must for any collector. This item is not stocked all year as limited quantities are supplied from our sources annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all Morpho butterflies are mounted without abdomen. The abdomen of the Morpho emits a grease like substance which stains the backboard. All professional mounts will not have an abdomen attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE - Some wings may have minor scratches. This is considered natural and does not detract from the beauty of this gorgeous butterfly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264922239147,"sku":"BHMHLA - 050402","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BHMHLA_morpho_helena_a2_1__57559.1777607365.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782202068","url":"https:\/\/bitsandbugs.com\/products\/morpho-rhetenor-helena-wl9j","provider":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}