Thick-tipped Greta
Common NameThick-tipped Greta
Scientific NameGreta oto
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorstransparent, orange, brown, white, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, humid evergreen forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America (Mexico to Panama) and northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador)
Host PlantsCestrum species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on *Cestrum* host plants. The caterpillars are brightly colored with stripes and often have spines, and the pupa is a striking metallic silver or gold.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the transparent wings, which allow it to blend into its environment. The combination of transparent wings with reddish-brown borders and a white forewing band is unique.
Description
This butterfly is characterized by its largely transparent wings, which have dark reddish-brown veins and margins, and a prominent opaque white band on the forewing. Its body is slender and dark.
