Glasswing

Glasswing | Greta morgana oto | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Glasswing butterfly with wings open. Male and female butterflies look similar. Wings are semi-transparent with black/brown edges. The upper wing has a white stripe near the wing tip.

Glasswing | Greta morgana oto | Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

glossy light-green short, squat chrysalis hanging from a stem

Glasswing, Greta morgana oto, chrysalis. Florida Museum photo by Ryan Fessenden

Common Name: Glasswing
Scientific Name: Greta morgana oto
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Danainae
Tribe: Ithomiini
Wingspan: 1.5 to 2.0 in
Place of origin: Central America

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.

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