Amalda Glasswing
Common NameAmalda Glasswing
Scientific NameGreta amalda
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorstransparent, blue, orange, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsSolanum spp., Cestrum spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on plants in the Solanaceae family. Adults sequester pyrrolizidine alkaloids from host plants or nectar sources, making them unpalatable to predators.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent wings with dark veins, the iridescent blue scaling on the forewing, and the distinct orange band on the hindwing, particularly visible when the butterfly is at rest.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its largely transparent wings, iridescent blue patches on the forewing, and a prominent orange band along the hindwing margin, bordered by dark veins.
