Carlia Glasswing
Common NameCarlia Glasswing
Scientific NamePteronymia carlia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorstransparent, orange, black, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, forest understory
Geographic RangeCentral America, northern South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
Host PlantsSolanaceae (nightshade family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on plants in the Solanaceae family. Adults are known for their transparency, which provides camouflage, and often sequester toxins from host plants, making them unpalatable to predators.
Identification TipsLook for the transparent wings with prominent orange-yellow marginal borders and dark veins. The presence of a single, distinct white spot near the apex of the forewing is a key identifier for this species within the Pteronymia genus.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its largely transparent wings, which are outlined by striking orange-yellow borders and dark veins, featuring a distinct white spot near the forewing apex.
