Morpho menelaus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkb:butterflies
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
known for its striking flight patterns
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:climate_impact habitat alteration
gptkbp:color iridescent blue
gptkbp:coloration iridescent blue on the upper side
blue and black
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Menelaus_blue_morpho
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
not currently endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in art and decoration
popular in art and culture
gptkbp:diet leaves
leaves of various plants
gptkbp:distribution Central and South America
gptkbp:educational_use butterfly exhibits
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nymphalidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:flight_style strong and fast
gptkbp:food_options flowers
nectar from flowers
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Morpho
gptkbp:habitat tropical rainforests
rainforests and edges
gptkbp:hair_color brown and camouflaged
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morpho menelaus
gptkbp:is_a species of Morpho
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:Leguminosae
gptkb:green
gptkb:Caterpillar
complete metamorphosis
green with spines
plants in the Fabaceae family
gptkbp:lifespan about 4-5 months
gptkbp:mating_system courtship flights
gptkbp:mimicry gptkb:none
some species mimic its appearance
gptkbp:native_range Central and South America
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:butterflies
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
birds and other insects
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
lays eggs on host plants
gptkbp:research_importance studied for mimicry and behavior
gptkbp:research_interest studied for its iridescence
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Morpho_menelaus
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Morpho_menelaus_amathonte
gptkb:Morpho_menelaus_cypris
Morpho menelaus menelaus
Morpho menelaus amethystus
Morpho menelaus juno
Morpho menelaus rufus
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:wildlife deforestation
birds and other insects
gptkbp:wingspan up to 15 cm
gptkbp:year 1758
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Morpho
gptkb:Morphinae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5