Rotate and examine the Blue Morpho up close. Morpho butterflies are among the most stunning butterflies with bright iridescent blue wings. The underside of the wings, however, is dark brown, which provides the butterfly camouflage when at rest and eating. A row of eyespots on the underside also are designed to fool predators. The blue color derives from iridescence rather than from a pigmentation, and it is the reflection and refraction of light through prismic scales that gives the morpho its incredible color.
The hot air balloon pilot needs your help to answer questions correctly so that he can refuel his balloon and fly to the next level. Very imaginative game. Great illustrations. Challenging for younger students. Good for Gr 3 + BBC - KS2 Bitesize - Games -
Web cams, photo gallery, FAQ about butterflies. Active during the day, they live almost everywhere around the world, from Arctic tundra to tropical rain forests.