Dominican Clearwing Butterfly vs Northern Snow Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dominican Clearwing Butterfly | Northern Snow Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Greta diaphanus | Boreus westwoodi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Boreidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm wingspan | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Dominican Republic, Haiti | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia |
| 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.
Northern Snow Scorpionfly
A small, dark, flightless scorpionfly that appears on snow in late autumn and early winter. It is glossy black-brown with elongated mouthparts for feeding on mosses. Females have a prominent pointed ovipositor.
Did You Know?
Despite being wingless, this insect can jump short distances using its powerful hind legs to move quickly across snow.