Gold-banded Forester vs Pink Glasswing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gold-banded Forester | Pink Glasswing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euphaedra neophron | Cithaerias pireta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 60-75 mm wingspan | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gold-banded Forester
A striking forest butterfly with dark wings marked by a bold golden-orange band. It feeds on the forest floor on fallen fruit.
Did You Know?
Euphaedra is one of the most species-rich butterfly genera in Africa, with over 200 described species.
Pink Glasswing
A forest-floor butterfly with mostly transparent wings and delicate pink-tinted hind wing patches. It has a weak, fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few butterflies that spends almost its entire life in near-darkness on the rainforest floor.