Olena Clearwing
Common NameOlena Clearwing
Scientific NameAeria olena
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorstransparent, brown, cream
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America (Costa Rica, Panama) to South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsSolanum spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on plants in the Solanaceae family. Adults are known to sequester pyrrolizidine alkaloids from various plants for defense and pheromone production.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the specific arrangement and shape of the creamy-white opaque bands on the otherwise transparent, dark-veined wings, particularly on the forewing and hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized clearwing butterfly with mostly transparent wings, dark brown veins and margins, and distinct creamy-white opaque bands on both forewings and hindwings.
