Vicina Clearwing
Common NameVicina Clearwing
Scientific NameGreta vicina
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patterntransparent
Primary Colorstransparent, orange, brown, white
HabitatHumid tropical forests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, northern South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
Host PlantsCestrum spp. (Solanaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically found feeding on plants in the Solanaceae family, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for the unique combination of transparent wings, reddish-brown wing margins and veins, and the prominent white spots on the outer edge of the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its largely transparent wings, which are outlined with reddish-brown borders and veins, and feature distinct white spots near the forewing apex.
