Pink Glasswing vs Waved Umber
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Glasswing | Waved Umber |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cithaerias pireta | Menophra abruptaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | Wingspan 32-38mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia | Europe |
| 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.
Waved Umber
A brown geometrid moth with distinctive wavy cross-lines. A common urban moth often found on walls and fences.
Did You Know?
One of the most common garden moths in urban areas, frequently resting on walls and fences during the day.