What do blue morpho butterflies eat?

Hungry Caterpillars. Like all caterpillars, morpho young feed on the leaves of plants. read more

Morpho caterpillars molt five times before reaching the pupal stage, whereupon they form jade-green chrysalises that may respond with ultrasonic sounds when disturbed. When the pupae have matured, they emerge from their chrysalises as adult morpho butterflies. read more

Blue morphos live in the tropical forests of Latin America from Mexico to Colombia. Since their natural habitat is in such a warm climate, they do not hibernate. read more

The blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches. Their vivid, iridescent blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light. read more