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Morpho anaxibia
Esperanza, 1777


Moprho anaxibia
Brasil, Santa Catarina, 1987
Photo Courtesy Oliver Schäffler


Moprho anaxibia Female
Brasil, Santa Catarina, 1987
Photo Courtesy Oliver Schäffler


Moprho anaxibia Female VERSO
Brasil, Santa Catarina, 1987
Photo Courtesy Oliver Schäffler

Geographic Distribution: M. anaxibia historically occurred in most of the motainous areas of southeastern Brazil (Brazilian Provinces of Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Parana, Santa Catarina, & Rio Grande do Sul…….possibly Rondonia) with localized populations in northern Argentina (Prov. Misiones)

Flight Times: December through April (peak months January & February)

Status: Much of the natural range has been developed. While the species is somewhat tolerant of rural human activities, slash and burn deforestation coupled with rapid urban development and pollution has had a tremendous impact on remaining populations. 
This species is offered limited protected in Brazil!

Described Subspecies:

None recognized, although 3 ssp. have been suggested as follows:
Morpho anaxibia anaxibia
Morpho anaxibia calliphon
Morpho anaxibia pelias

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