Padilla Glasswing
Common NamePadilla Glasswing
Scientific NameOleria padilla
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorstransparent, orange, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeAndes of South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsSolanaceae (e.g., Cestrum, Solanum)
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on Solanaceae plants, sequestering toxins that make both larvae and adults unpalatable to predators. Pupae are often metallic or cryptically colored.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of transparent wings, distinct orange-brown marginal bands, black veins, and the specific arrangement of white spots on the forewing apex and hindwing margin.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its largely transparent wings, which are framed by prominent orange-brown borders and dark veins, and adorned with small white spots.
