Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Animals > Insects > Butterflies > Common Blue

Blue morpho (Morpho helenor) butterflies feeding on mango fruit, butterfly observatory

Blue morpho (Morpho helenor) butterflies feeding on mango fruit, butterfly observatory


Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Mounted Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Nature Picture Library

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Nature Picture Library

Blue morpho (Morpho helenor) butterflies feeding on mango fruit, butterfly observatory

Blue morpho (Morpho helenor) butterflies feeding on mango fruit, butterfly observatory, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica

Nature Picture Library offers the best nature photographs from the world's finest photographers

naturepl.com / : Angelo Gandolfi

Media ID 18854594

© www.naturepl.com

Arthropod Arthropoda Behavioural Blue Brown Brushfooted Butterfly Butterfly Captivity Catalogue10 Central America Costa Rica Defence Defending Defense Defensive Eye Spot Eyespot Feeding Fourfooted Butterfly Group Hexapod Hexapoda Insect Insecta Invertebrate Large Group Lepidoptera Lepidopterans National Park Nymphalid Nymphalidae Papilionoidea Satyrid Satyrinae Satyrine Biodiversity Hotspot Morpho Morpho Butterfly Protected Area


FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS

> Animals > Insects > Butterflies > Common Blue

> Nature Picture Library > Popular Themes > Creative Set 10


Fluttering Fiesta - Blue Morpho Butterflies Go Bananas for Mangoes at Costa Rica's Butterfly Observatory!

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Angelo Gandolfi, we witness a mesmerizing sight straight out of a tropical dream. A vibrant congregation of Blue Morpho butterflies, known scientifically as Morpho helenor, have descended upon the La Paz Waterfall Gardens in Costa Rica to indulge in their favorite fruity feast - juicy mangoes! As if choreographed by Mother Nature herself, these brushfooted beauties flaunt their iridescent blue wings while delicately perched on the succulent orange fruit. Their enchanting dance amidst the lush green foliage creates an awe-inspiring spectacle that is truly a sight to behold. With Latin America's biodiversity hotspot as their backdrop and protected within the confines of this butterfly observatory, these winged wonders exhibit not only their feeding behavior but also showcase their remarkable defensive tactics. Sporting intricate eye spots on their wings, they cleverly deter potential predators with an illusionary defense mechanism. Angelo Gandolfi has masterfully captured this moment of pure natural bliss where beauty meets survival instinct. This photograph serves as a reminder of the incredible diversity found within our world's ecosystems and highlights how even small creatures can leave us spellbound with their extraordinary behaviors. So let your imagination take flight and immerse yourself in this kaleidoscope of color and wonderment!

MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Ben Rea (Honda) 2013 Lightweight MGP
Ben Rea (Honda) 2013 Lightweight MGP
Rob Brew (Yamaha) 1982 Senior TT
Rob Brew (Yamaha) 1982 Senior TT
Chris Curtis (Yamaha) 1975 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Chris Curtis (Yamaha) 1975 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix
Robert Nelson (Suzuki) 2017 Junior Manx Grand Prix
Robert Nelson (Suzuki) 2017 Junior Manx Grand Prix
CM27 1956 Niall Dyer, Mors
CM27 1956 Niall Dyer, Mors
The Market at Sainte-Catherine, Honfleur
The Market at Sainte-Catherine, Honfleur
Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male displaying at lek, Cairngorms National Park, Grampian
Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male displaying at lek, Cairngorms National Park, Grampian
Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) resting on a leaf, Vallee de la Seille (Seille Valley)
Male Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) resting on a leaf, Vallee de la Seille (Seille Valley)
A U. S. Navy midshipman crawls through a foxhole
A U. S. Navy midshipman crawls through a foxhole
Salome with the head of St. John the Baptist, 1635
Salome with the head of St. John the Baptist, 1635
The Lady with Fans, Portrait of Nina de Callias, c
The Lady with Fans, Portrait of Nina de Callias, c
Self Portrait, 1919 (oil on canvas)
Self Portrait, 1919 (oil on canvas)

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed