Chilasa paradoxa atl pick up only Females retain their larval form

Females retain their larval form

Previously thought to produce the blue colour by Tyndall scattering

mentioned by Herodotus in his Histories IV

The name “morpho” is thought to originate from the fact that these butterflies appear to change shape as they’re flying

& southern North America

Chilasa paradoxa atl pick up only Females retain their larval formChilasa paradoxa is a swallowtail butterfly found in India and parts of South East Asia. While not commonly found, it is not known to be threatened. Chilasa paradoxa is protected by law in India. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at a cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.