Butterfly young larva
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Morpho butterfly |
| Scientific name | Morpho peleides |
| Taxonomic group | Nymphalidae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Selection and adaptations | Coloration |
| Coloration | Aposematic coloration |
| Change over time | Life cycles |
| Organisms | Animals |
| Animals | Insects |
| Lessons | Life Histories |
| Location | Costa Rica,North America |
Related materials: Morpho
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Young caterpillar (larva) of a Morpho peleides butterfly, Costa Rica. This is the second of four life stages in the complete metamorphosis of a butterfly. Compare the colors of this caterpillar with the older caterpillar of the same species.
