Glasswing Butterfly
Common NameGlasswing Butterfly
Scientific NamePseudoscada erruca
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorstransparent, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsSolanaceae (e.g., Cestrum spp.)
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on Solanaceae plants. Adults emerge from often reflective pupae and feed on nectar, also collecting pyrrolizidine alkaloids for defense.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent wings with distinct orange-brown margins and dark venation. Its slender body and antennae are also characteristic.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with mostly transparent wings, featuring prominent orange-brown borders and dark veins, and a slender, dark body.
