Blue Morpho Butterfly

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:scales
up to 30 km/h
iridescent blue with black edges
gptkbp:average_temperature warm climates
gptkbp:behavior migratory
solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in tropical areas
gptkbp:carbonation chrysalis
gptkbp:climate sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:color iridescent blue
blue on the upper side, brown on the underside
structural coloration
visible to humans as blue.
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat preservation initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status not endangered
gptkbp:cuisine flowers
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of beauty and nature
gptkbp:diet leaves and fruit
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
on host plants
gptkbp:exhibition popular in butterfly exhibits
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nymphalidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior feeds on nectar
gptkbp:genetic_diversity used in studies of evolution
gptkbp:habitat tropical rainforests
from Mexico to Brazil
gptkbp:has_friend green or brown
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blue Morpho Butterfly
gptkbp:larval_stage about 2 weeks
green with spines
mimics bird droppings
eats leaves
plants in the Fabaceae family
gptkbp:lifespan complete metamorphosis
about 115 days
gptkbp:mating_system flashing wings
gptkbp:mimicry other species for protection
gptkbp:monitors open wings to show color
gptkbp:native_to Central and South America
gptkbp:pollinators important pollinators in ecosystems
gptkbp:predators birds and reptiles
gptkbp:premiered_on after pupation
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for color and light reflection
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Morpho_peleides
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attraction in butterfly conservatories
gptkbp:wildlife threat to population
flashing wings to confuse predators
gptkbp:wingspan up to 15 cm