It is known by the common name glasswing butterfly for its unique transparent wings that allow it to camouflage without extensive coloration. In Spanish speaking regions, it may also be referred to as espejitos, meaning "little mirrors" because of its transparent wings.[1] The butterfly is mainly found in Central and northern regions of South America with sightings as far north as Texas and as far south as Chile. While its wings appear delicate, the butterfly is able to carry up to 40 times its own weight.[2] In addition to its unique wing physiology, the butterfly is known for behaviors such as long migrations and lekking among males.[1] The Greta oto also closely resembles its other counterpart, the Greta andromica.
dugsmuggler on October 6th, 2018 at 15:06 UTC »
A glasswing?
tealfeels on October 6th, 2018 at 15:43 UTC »
Oh what a beaut!!
Heatedblanket1984 on October 6th, 2018 at 17:16 UTC »
It is known by the common name glasswing butterfly for its unique transparent wings that allow it to camouflage without extensive coloration. In Spanish speaking regions, it may also be referred to as espejitos, meaning "little mirrors" because of its transparent wings.[1] The butterfly is mainly found in Central and northern regions of South America with sightings as far north as Texas and as far south as Chile. While its wings appear delicate, the butterfly is able to carry up to 40 times its own weight.[2] In addition to its unique wing physiology, the butterfly is known for behaviors such as long migrations and lekking among males.[1] The Greta oto also closely resembles its other counterpart, the Greta andromica.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_oto