Hypaesia Glasswing
Common NameHypaesia Glasswing
Scientific NamePseudohaetera hypaesia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorstransparent, black, green, orange, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, shaded understory
Geographic RangeCentral America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama) and northern South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa (chrysalis), and finally the adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent wings with dark venation, and the unique pattern of iridescent green patches and reddish-brown, white-centered eyespots on the hindwing margins.
Description
A striking butterfly with largely transparent wings, outlined by prominent dark veins. The hindwings feature distinctive iridescent green patches and reddish-brown ocelli with white centers along the margin.
