Dominican Clearwing Butterfly vs Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dominican Clearwing Butterfly | Black-Headed Ash Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Greta diaphanus | Tethida barda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Dominican Republic, Haiti | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Dominican Clearwing Butterfly
A glasswing butterfly found in Hispaniola with nearly transparent wings. Its wings have tiny nanopillars that reduce light reflection.
Did You Know?
Its transparent wings make it nearly invisible in flight against dappled forest light.
Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
A small sawfly whose larvae have distinctive black heads and whitish-green bodies. They feed on the underside of ash leaflets, skeletonizing them.
Did You Know?
This species is often mistaken for moth caterpillars, but like all sawfly larvae, it has more than five pairs of prolegs on its abdomen.