Memphis moruus (Fabricius, 1775) is a animal in the Nymphalidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Memphis moruus (Fabricius, 1775)
Memphis moruus is a moth species with distinct wing shape and coloration that mimics a dead leaf on its underside.
Scientific name: Memphis moruus (Fabricius, 1775)
Memphis moruus has forewings with a pointed apex and a concave outer edge, and hindwings that bear a tail. The upper wing surface is metallic blue; the basal portion of the wings is lighter, while the distal portion is darker, ranging from navy blue to brown. The underside of the wings is light brown, and has an appearance that mimics a dead leaf.
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Cethosia cydippe Linnaeus, 1767
Fabriciana adippe (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
Cercyonis pegala Fabricius, 1775
Neptidopsis ophione (Cramer, 1779)
Cymothoe herminia (Smith, 1887)
Mycalesis orseis Hewitson, 1864
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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