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Glasswing Butterfly

Greta oto

Description:

The Glasswinged butterfly (Greta oto) is a brush-footed butterfly, and is a member of the subfamily Danainae, tribe Ithomiini, subtribe Godyridina. The wings are translucent, with a wingspan of 5.6 to 6.1 cm (2.2 to 2.4 in) Adults range from Mexico through Panama and Colombia.

Notes:

http://www.anywherecostarica.com/flora-f... http://twistedsifter.com/2012/03/15-stun...

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Glasswing Butterfly
Greta oto


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1 Comment

duttagupta35504
duttagupta35504 10 years ago

So lucky! I use this as my pseudonym on my blog http://amazinganimalssociety.blogspot.co...

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

Limón, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 26, 2013
Submitted on Sep 6, 2013

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