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These colors are not a result of pigmentation but are an example of iridescence through structural coloration: the microscopic scales covering the Morpho's wings reflect incident light repeatedly at successive layers

The frame size is 8" x 10"

The Phasmida

or turquoise accompanied with an iridescent electric blue

Size: 7"dia Wooden Base with glass dome 7" high

Mother of Pearl in a dome home_art These colors are not aSpecies Name: Protogoniomorpha parhassus Common Name: Mother of Pearl Origin: Africa Size: 3. 5" Wooden Base x 4. 5" high Ahh! Now this is a special one. Commonly known as the mother of pearl, this butterfly is easily a contestant to one of the most beautiful butterflies in Africa. As shown in the pictures the wings have a similar iridescence to a pearl. When seen in flight there is no words to describe its beauty, with flashes of pink, purple,