Highclere Treehopper vs Dominican Clearwing Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Highclere Treehopper | Dominican Clearwing Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heteronotus trinodosus | Greta diaphanus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Dominican Republic, Haiti |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Highclere Treehopper
A Neotropical treehopper with three distinct knobs on its elongated pronotum. It is an ant-attended species found in lowland tropical forests.
Did You Know?
The three bumps on its pronotum may mimic the appearance of ant-tended scale insects to avoid predation.
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.