Tigerwing Butterfly

Tigerwing Butterflies are several genera taking different forms, generally with orange, black and off-white combinations, native typically from southern US through Central America to South America.Some are called Clearwings, leading to some confusion with the glasswing-type butterflies with clear wings, also called Clearwings.Many are mimicked by Longwings, especially the Numata Longwing, or mimic Longwings (eg Hecale Longwing); several are similar to the Ismenius/Isabella Tiger Longwings or mimic each other and many are difficult for the non-expert to identify with precision. Some have beautiful, metallic chrysalides.