Jul 1, 2004

Transparent winged butterflies

Transparent winged butterflies similar species:

Greta oto , Oleria paula , Ithomia patilla , Pteronymia cotytto

It comes from central America and is found from Mexico to Panama. It is quite common in its zone, but it not easy to find because of its transparent wings, which is a natural camouflage mechanism.

Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Ithomiinae
Common name: The Glasswing

© Martina Koloska
Transparent winged butterfly
Greta Oto - The GlasswingCollection of transparent butterflies
Related link :
Wikipedia - Glasswing Butterfly

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