Blood Red Glider entomology Nephila spiders are especially noted

Nephila spiders are especially noted for the impressive webs they weave

bright colouration and pattern of the wings are meant to indicate to predators that this butterfly is inedible

This particular specimen is preserved and displayed in a 5”x5” frame

The name “morpho” is thought to originate from the fact that these butterflies appear to change shape as they’re flying

Blood Red Glider entomology Nephila spiders are especially notedCymothoe 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.