1. A large tropical butterfly of the genus Morpho, typically with brilliant iridescent blue wings.
Usage: Often used in entomology and natural history contexts.; Commonly refers to the blue morpho butterfly.

Examples

• The morpho butterfly is prized by collectors for its striking metallic blue coloring.
• In the rainforest canopy, a morpho fluttered past with wings that seemed to glow.
• The iridescent scales on a morpho's wings create its famous blue sheen.
• Scientists study morpho butterflies to understand how their wings reflect light.