Glasswing butterfly
The Glasswing, or clearwing, butterfly (Greta oto) also called espejitos, is so called because it has predominately glass-like transparent wing membranes. This adaptation is a defence against predators, who find it difficult to recognise the insect as a butterfly when it is either in flight or feeding.
Canon EOS 50D — EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
100 mm
f/13
2s
ISO 800
The Glasswing, or clearwing, butterfly (Greta oto) also called espejitos, is so called because it has predominately glass-like transparent wing membranes. This adaptation is a defence against predators, who find it difficult to recognise the insect as a butterfly when it is either in flight or feeding.
Canon EOS 50D — EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
100 mm
f/13
2s
ISO 800
12/14/2010
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