# Clear Butterfly

The Clear Butterfly is a beautiful insect with transparent wings that shimmer in the sunlight. It flutters from flower to flower, sipping sweet nectar with its long straw-like mouth.

- **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Gardens

![Clear Butterfly](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426274/objects/5995.jpg)

## Appearance

The Clear Butterfly has wings that are almost entirely transparent, like delicate panes of glass. Its slender body is typically dark, often black or deep brown, providing a stark contrast to its invisible wings. A subtle iridescent sheen can sometimes be seen along the very edges of its otherwise see-through wings.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia
- **Class:** Insecta
- **Order:** Lepidoptera
- **Family:** Nymphalidae
- **Genus:** Greta

## Interesting facts

- A Clear Butterfly can taste sweet nectar using special sensors on its feet.
- Did you know that these butterflies mostly see in ultraviolet light?
- Some clear butterflies migrate thousands of miles like tiny see-through airplanes!
- Their transparent wings are strong, made of chitin, not fragile glass!

## Special abilities

- **Invisible Flight:** Clear Butterfly can disappear into its environment because its transparent wings make it nearly invisible to predators, helping it evade danger.
- **Solar Warm-up:** Clear Butterfly has transparent wings that allow it to absorb sunlight efficiently, helping it warm up quickly for flight.
- **Wind-Slicker Wings:** Clear Butterfly has a unique wing structure that allows wind to pass through without tearing, helping it glide effortlessly in light breezes.

## Measurements & details

- **Wingspan:** 55-110 mm
- **Size:** 30-60 mm
- **Lifespan:** 20-70 days
- **Flight Speed:** 15 km/h
- **Leg Count:** 6

## Diet & Feeding

Adult Clear Butterflies sip sweet nectar, while their caterpillars munch on leaves.

- **Age differences:** Larvae (caterpillars) eat specific host plant leaves, while adults drink nectar.
- **Primary Foods:** flower nectar, rotting fruit juices, tree sap, nightshade leaves
- **Foraging Method:** Foraging

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** [Lantana](https://www.snappit.app/explore/lantana) (*Lantana camara*) — Visits its flowers for nectar, spreading pollen.
- **Pollinates:** Mexican Sunflower (*Tithonia diversifolia*) — Feeds on its nectar, helping plant reproduction.
- **Eats:** Nightshade (*Solanum bonariense*) — Caterpillars feed on its leaves for growth.
- **Eaten by:** Green Anole (*Anolis carolinensis*) — Lizards often prey on both adults and caterpillars.

## Traits

- [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
- [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
- [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
- [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.

## Collections

- [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Watch these butterflies from a distance to avoid scaring them away.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Clear Butterfly?

Compare the wing outline, spots, bands, eyespots and wing edges. The underside can look completely different from the top. Check for tails, the antennae and where the markings sit instead of relying on color alone. Butterfly Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### What is Clear Butterfly's wingspan?

55-110 mm

### How big is Clear Butterfly?

30-60 mm

### How long does Clear Butterfly live?

20-70 days

### How fast can Clear Butterfly fly?

15 km/h

### What does Clear Butterfly eat?

Adult Clear Butterflies sip sweet nectar, while their caterpillars munch on leaves.

### Where is Clear Butterfly usually found?

Gardens

### How does Clear Butterfly hunt?

Foraging

## More Insects

- [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*)
- [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*)
- [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*)
- [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*)

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Source: [Clear Butterfly: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/clear-butterfly)