Chilasa paradoxa atl pick up only Previously thought to produce the

Previously thought to produce the blue colour by Tyndall scattering

also known as the Asian blue forest scorpion

the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola

Females retain their larval form

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

Chilasa paradoxa atl pick up only Previously thought to produce theChilasa 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.