Hawaiian Picture-wing Fly (Heteroneura) vs Dominican Clearwing Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Picture-wing Fly (Heteroneura) | Dominican Clearwing Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drosophila heteroneura | Greta diaphanus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Drosophilidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii - Big Island) | Dominican Republic, Haiti |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Hawaiian Picture-wing Fly (Heteroneura)
A remarkable Hawaiian picture-wing fly famous for its hammer-shaped head, found only on Hawaii Island. Males use their broad, flattened heads in head-butting contests for mating rights. It breeds in decaying Clermontia bark.
Did You Know?
Males have uniquely hammer-shaped heads that they use as battering rams, headbutting rival males in combat over territory and mates.
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.