Dominican Clearwing Butterfly vs Doris Longwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dominican Clearwing Butterfly | Doris Longwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Greta diaphanus | Heliconius doris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm wingspan | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Dominican Republic, Haiti | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia) |
| 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.
Doris Longwing
A highly variable Heliconius butterfly that occurs in multiple color forms including blue, red, and green morphs. All forms share the same basic wing shape but differ dramatically in color pattern. It inhabits the understory of dense tropical forests.
Did You Know?
A single population can contain blue, red, and green color morphs, all controlled by a single genetic switch, making it a model for studying wing pattern evolution.