Statements (67)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Blue_morpho
|
| gptkbp:adult_plumage |
camouflage and mating
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:scales
up to 30 km/h iridescent blue with black edges large compared to other butterflies |
| gptkbp:behavior |
migratory
territorial displays often seen in groups |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
year-round in tropical regions
|
| gptkbp:color |
attract mates
iridescent blue bright blue and black camouflaged in leaf litter structural coloration brown with gold spots due to angle of light |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of beauty
|
| gptkbp:diet |
leaves
fruit juices |
| gptkbp:distribution |
Central and South America
|
| gptkbp:duration |
varies with temperature
|
| gptkbp:egg_color |
pale green
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Nymphalidae
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
daytime
nectar feeding |
| gptkbp:habitat |
tropical rainforests
near water sources from Mexico to Brazil |
| gptkbp:has_friend |
1-2 weeks
about 10 days |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Blue morpho butterfly
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
2-3 weeks
herbivorous up to 10 cm wasps about 2 weeks depends on food availability on host plants green with spines leaves of host plants feeding on host plants affected by predation green with yellow markings mimics bird droppings spines and coloration spiny and camouflaged requires specific host plants plants in the Fabaceae family from eggs specific host plants. |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
complete metamorphosis
about 4-5 months |
| gptkbp:mating_system |
courtship displays
|
| gptkbp:mimicry |
other butterfly species
|
| gptkbp:monitors |
flashing wings
|
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:bird
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
from pupa
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
biomimicry
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Morpho_peleides
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
threat to population
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| gptkbp:wing_area |
aerodynamics and display
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
up to 15 cm
|