1,175 observations
White Morpho
Morpho polyphemus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Morpho
About
Morpho polyphemus, the white morpho or Polyphemus white morpho, is a white butterfly of Mexico and Central America, ranging as far south as Costa Rica. As suggested by its name, this is one of the relatively few morphos that is white rather than blue. Some authorities include M. luna, which is also white, as a subspecies of M. polyphemus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White Morpho is Morpho polyphemus.
- White Morpho belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- White Morpho belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- White Morpho belongs to the class Insecta.
- White Morpho belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- White Morpho belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- White Morpho belongs to the genus Morpho.