Glorious Begum entomology there are over 80 species

there are over 80 species of morpho butterflies found in different regions of South and Central America

The name "morpho" is derived from the mesmerizing transformation these butterflies undergo while in flight

captured by Beth Watson at the Louvre in Paris

with a 3500-year-old Egyptian fresco in Luxor featuring the oldest known illustration of this species

Glorious Begum entomology there are over 80 speciesAgatasa is a genus of brush footed butterflies known for containing only one species, Agatasa calydonia, also known as the glorious begum. This species can be found in southern Burma, the Thai Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, and the Philippines. The perfectly preserved specimen is housed in a 9x9 frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are crafted for lasting beauty and protection. They feature custom cut, premium grade(acid free) double matting, an