Blood Red Glider romantic display Danaus melanippus edmondii

Danaus melanippus edmondii

Papilio polytes

Solomon Islands

There are over 80 species of morpho butterflies mostly found in South America as well as Mexico and Central America

The butterfly's wingspan ranges from 85 to 100 mm

Blood Red Glider romantic display Danaus melanippus edmondiiCymothoe sangaris is found throughout the Guinean forests along the West African coast, & Congolian forests of Central Africa. Commonly referred to as the Blood Red Glider because its wings are a bright blood red" color.. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 9 x 9 frame.