Cotytto Glasswing
Common NameCotytto Glasswing
Scientific NamePteronymia cotytto
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorstransparent, brown, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsSolanum, Cestrum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on Solanaceae plants, and adults obtain pyrrolizidine alkaloids from various plants for defense and mating.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent wings with dark brown veins, reddish-orange wing margins, and the specific shape and placement of the opaque white patch on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with mostly transparent wings, outlined by dark brown to reddish-orange borders and featuring a distinct opaque white patch on the forewing.
