macro capture of a morpho peleides butterfly with close wings..................................... Morpho peleides, also by default known as the ?Blue Morpho? or in some cases Peleides Blue Morpho, as they are a lot of different Morpho species of which most also appear blue ? is an iridiscent blue butterfly that is found in South America and Central America. The underside of the wings is rather brown and decorated with ocelli (=eyespots) meant to ward off potential predators. With their wings closed they are quite inconspicuous.?????????..