Glasswing Butterfly
Greta oto
Classification
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Nymphalidae
Greta oto is a species of brush-footed butterfly and member of the subfamily Danainae, tribe Ithomiini, and subtribe Godyridina. It is known by the common name glasswing butterfly for its transparent wings, which allow it to camouflage without extensive coloration. In Spanish-speaking regions, it may also be referred to as espejitos, meaning "little mirrors" because of its transparent wings.
Greta oto est une espèce de lépidoptères de la famille des Nymphalidae. Elle est originaire d'Amérique centrale. Sous sa forme adulte de papillon, elle a la particularité d'avoir des ailes transparentes.
La mariposa cristal (Greta oto) es una especie de lepidóptero ditrisio de la familia Nymphalidae de alas transparentes. Es popularmente llamada «mariposa espejitos». Esta especie presenta unos comportamientos especiales como largas migraciones y lek.
Distribution
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