Cymo Glasswing
Common NameCymo Glasswing
Scientific NameMcclungia cymo
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorstransparent, brown, orange
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsSolanum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants (Solanaceae). Larvae are caterpillars that feed on these plants, then pupate into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for the unique combination of transparent wings with prominent brownish-orange borders and dark, contrasting veins. The specific shape and extent of the opaque areas on the wing margins can help distinguish it from other glasswing species.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly characterized by its largely transparent wings, which are outlined by distinct brownish-orange margins and dark veins.
