Dero Clearwing
Common NameDero Clearwing
Scientific NameGreta dero
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorstransparent, orange, brown, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeMexico to Central America and northern South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsSolanum species
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically spiny and feed on toxic Solanum plants, sequestering defensive compounds. Pupae are often reflective or camouflaged.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent wings with prominent amber-orange patches, and the dark brown wing margins with a characteristic series of white spots.
Description
This butterfly features largely transparent wings with striking amber-orange patches on both forewings and hindwings, framed by dark brown borders adorned with a distinct row of white spots.
