Morpho menelaus menelaus (A-)

Found only in the tropical areas of South America, its bright neon-like sky blue color is just stunning, much like the color of deep ocean blue! The underside of the wings are a soft, dull brown color dotted with several eyespots serving as natural protection (camouflage) from its predators.  Truly astonishing! A must-have! 

His name, "Menelaus," comes from Greek mythology. In ancient myth, Menelaus was the king of Sparta, and when his wife Helen was abducted by enemies his kingdom was plunged into the Trojan War. King Menelaus is also a prominent figure in Homer's epic poems the Illiad and the Odyssey. 

*A- examples, the magnificent neon-blue Morpho with some small wing imperfections sold at discounted prices great for newbies to the hobby, for use in artwork or reference. Although some small imperfections these are generally very useable still, and at a reduced price!