Alissa Glasswing
Image: Laura.tagu (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameAlissa Glasswing
Scientific NamePteronymia alissa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorstransparent, black, orange, blue
HabitatHumid tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Peru)
Host PlantsSolanaceae (nightshade family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on plants from the Solanaceae family. Pupae are often reflective or metallic, camouflaged among foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent wings with dark veins, combined with the distinctive orange, blue, and black markings on the hindwing margins. The overall shape and size are also characteristic of the Pteronymia genus.
Description
This butterfly features largely transparent wings with prominent dark veins. The hindwings display striking patterns of orange, blue, and black spots along the margins.
