Morpho Aega butterfly wings! Tantalize by showing off the side with the Orange-Barred Sulphur butterfly, then turn the pendant around to display the blue morpho butterfly. Warm or cool tones – you choose. Match several outfits with this unique pendant. The Phoebis Philea or Orange-Barred Sulphur butterfly (or Gema in Portuguese) can be found from the southern United States all the way south to Argentina. The Orange-Barred Sulphur butterfly flies fast, and for a good reason. Although some butterflies taste bad to predators, this one is delicious!
About 3" wide and 4" tall, in a 6" by 5" frame, this highly colorful butterfly is lucky to still be around. The brilliant yellow makes it easy for predators to see. The Phoebis Philea has to fly faster and higher in order to escape.
The blue Morpho Aega, or Brazilian Morpho, is probably one of the most popular butterflies used for jewelry and even as inlay for woodworking. The term Blue Morpho actually refers to several butterfly species. The territorial habits of the forest-dwelling Blue Morpho were exploited by the native peoples along the Rio Negro in Brazil who lured them into clearings with bright blue decoys. The collected butterfly wings were used as decorations for ceremonial masks.
Enjoy double joy every time you wear this sterling silver pendant!
N.B.: Chain not included.