Onega Clearwing
Common NameOnega Clearwing
Scientific NameOleria onega
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyIthomiini
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorstransparent, black, orange, blue
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Bolivia and Brazil)
Host PlantsSolanum, Cestrum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the transparent wings with distinct black venation and borders, combined with specific orange-brown markings on the forewing apex and hindwing, and a characteristic bluish sheen on the clear areas.
Description
A medium-sized clearwing butterfly with largely transparent wings, prominent black veins and borders, and striking orange-brown patches on the forewing apex and hindwing base, often with a subtle bluish tint.
