Blood Red Glider entomology Phoebis philea is a species

Phoebis philea is a species of butterfly found in the Americas including the Caribbean

purplish eyespots on its two hindwings

The name "morpho" is believed to come from the observed shape-changing of these butterflies while in flight

This specimen is displayed in a 9" x 9" frame

This moth is considered one of the largest lepidoptera

Blood Red Glider entomology Phoebis philea is a speciesCymothoe sangaris is found throughout the Guinean forests along the West African coast, & Congolian forests of Central Africa. Commonly referred to as the Blood Red Glider because its wings are a bright blood red" color. This specimen is encased in a 3x4 frame.