Dominican Clearwing Butterfly vs Ear Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dominican Clearwing Butterfly | Ear Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Greta diaphanus | Amphipoea oculea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm wingspan | 24-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Dominican Republic, Haiti | Europe |
| 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.
Ear Moth
A small brown moth whose larvae bore inside grass and rush stems. Very variable in appearance. Part of a species complex requiring dissection for certain identification.
Did You Know?
Named for its ear-shaped wing stigma, though the marking is so variable it's often hard to see.