Pink Glasswing vs Giant Western Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Glasswing | Giant Western Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cithaerias pireta | Holorusia hespera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Giant Western Crane Fly
North America's largest crane fly with a wingspan approaching 80 mm. It inhabits mossy stream banks in western mountain forests.
Did You Know?
It is the largest fly in North America and one of the largest true flies in the world.