Blue Wave / Myscelia cyaniris

I think I have the correct ID for this gorgeous tropical butterfly. Seen in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo. Will explain about the amazing blue colour when I get back from a walk this morning.

Later, back from a 3+ hour walk round part of the Glenmore Reservoir. We did a short walk from the large wooden "H" at Heritage Park, and then drove to the Sailing Club off 24th St. and did a long walk from there. The views over the Reservoir and the very distant Rocky Mountains are so beautiful. I saw on TV early this morning that the windchill was -11C!!! So, it was a thick winter jacket and long-johns morning .... sigh. Highlight of the morning was a single Snow Bunting, feeding near the edge of the path. A couple times it stopped, posed, and then continuing on its busy way. Haven't looked at my photos yet, but hopefully one photo will have turned out OK : )

"A rather small butterfly, the Blue Wave/Banded Purple Wing is identified as one of the Bluewings by the shining sapphire blue of the upperwings that can appear black or positively neon depending upon how the light is reflected off the wings. Somewhat like other butterflies with bright blue upperwings (the morphos), the underwings of the Blue Wave/Banded Purple Wing are a mottled light gray that acts as excellent camouflage."

www.costaricahotels.com/myscelia-cyaniris/