Drymo Clearwing
Common NameDrymo Clearwing
Scientific NameIthomia drymo
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyIthomiini
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorstransparent, orange, green, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America to northern South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsSolanum, Cestrum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically brightly colored (aposematic) and feed on toxic Solanaceae plants, accumulating defensive compounds that make both larvae and adults unpalatable to predators.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent wings with distinct reddish-orange margins, a prominent iridescent green band across the hindwing, and blue-green patches on the forewing.
Description
A beautiful clearwing butterfly with largely transparent wings, featuring prominent reddish-orange borders and iridescent green and blue patches along the veins and in the cell areas.
