Glasswing Butterfly

Glasswing Butterfly

Glasswing Butterfly(Greta Oto) is a brush-footed butterfly where its wings are transparent. The tissue between the veins of its wings looks like glass. They are found in the range which extends throughout Central America into Mexico. 10 more pics after the jump.


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    128 Responses to “Glasswing Butterfly”

    1. 1
      richard Says:

      aww well sweet
      and pretty

    2. 2
      Emily Says:

      that is amazing

    3. 3
      hARRY Says:

      oooooooooo……..pretty

    4. 4
      Ballzac Says:

      Wow!!! Thats freakin’ sweet…

    5. 5
      Kell Says:

      and i lOve Nature..

    6. 6
      The Invisible Butterfly « ph7labs : LifeCycles Says:

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    7. 7
      restless mind » a seethrough butterfly… Says:

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    8. 8
      煎蛋 » 透明的蝴蝶 Says:

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    9. 9
      Phil Renaud Says:

      wow - VERY cool! Native to central america? Looks like I might have to take a long roadtrip, then :)

    10. 10
      alex Says:

      fantastic evolution. They blend with their surroundings anywhere they go ;)

    11. 11
      xP Says:

      cool

    12. 12
      right Says:

      Photoshopped.

    13. 13
      jojo Says:

      That looks totally fake. Did you use photoshotp or something?

    14. 14
      camille Says:

      Nature can be much more surprising than photoshopped things you know. This butterfly is real and is extremly beautiful.

    15. 15
      Al Says:

      That’s not photoshopped. Try using an encyclopedia or dictionary. They still work.

    16. 16
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    17. 17
      sbcorpus Says:

      its looks kewl …
      havent seen any in real life though … :(

    18. 18
      n2j3 Says:

      Surprised nobody said “I want one of those” or something to that effect..

    19. 19
      rob Says:

      Cool. Their wings, however, are not transparent, they’re translucent.

    20. 20
      Casey Says:

      Photoshopped! HA! Tard.

      I’ve seen these things and they’re fascinating. They have some at my local zoo.

    21. 21
      ZacLohrenz.com - Blog » Blog Archive » The See-Through Butterfly Says:

      [...] Called the Glasswing butterfly, I had never seen anything like this, but it is pretty neat! [...]

    22. 22
      Youcheater Says:

      These pics were taken in NYC at the Museum of Natural History. They have a butterfly exhibit there and this thing was all over the place in the exhibit.

    23. 23
      Бабочка 2.0 - вольный край Says:

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    24. 24
      Richard Testani Says:

      Beautiful.
      Is it related to the Pussycat Swallowtail?

    25. 25
      pcnews Says:

      Greta oto is a brush-footed butterfly, and is a member of the clearwing clade; its wings are transparent. Its most common English name is glasswing, and its Spanish name is espejitos, which means “little mirrors.” Indeed, the tissue between the veins of its wings looks like glass. It is one of the more abundant clearwing species in its home range, which extends throughout Central America into Mexico. - wikipedia

      So, It is real ;)

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    27. 27
      EliteGamer Says:

      Wow that butterfly looks amazing. I wonder how rare they are if they are rare at all.

    28. 28
      Interested Says:

      They look just like northamerican average butterflies but thier wings have gone through a genetic mishap.

    29. 29
      EliteGamer Says:

      Thats odd my last comment didnt public well i said i think the butterflies are awesome looking but i wonder if they are just a mutated breed.

    30. 30
      matt’s blog » Blog Archive » Amazing Pictures of “Glasswing” Butterfly Says:

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    31. 31
      Edward Says:

      Most of the wing is in fact transparent, and not translucent. If you’re going to be pedantic, be right about it.

    32. 32
      marjorie Says:

      Cool! I want one!

    33. 33
      Mariposas transparentes en A las 10 en casa Says:

      [...] Fuente: Hemmy. [...]

    34. 34
      Sometimes Mother Nature is innovative too « Cool innovations in science and technology Says:

      [...] Cooool! [...]

    35. 35
      Fresqui.com Says:

      La Mariposa Glasswing (alas de cristal)…

      La Mariposa Glasswing se puede encontrar en una emplia sección desde America Central hasta México. Las venas de sus alas son tan finas que se trasparentan como el cristal.

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      Gene Says:

      No the word transparent is appropriate here. Translucent applies to anything that allows light to diffuse through it. These wings are not translucent they are transparent and allow details to be seen through the wings….the colored/solid parts of the wing are likely translucent.

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      Diana Says:

      Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

    38. 38
      Matthew Lange Says:

      I want one!

    39. 39
      Diane Says:

      Wow, that is the most exquisite beauty of butterfly I have ever seen.

    40. 40
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      Earl Boggs Says:

      Dang- can’t believe those bugs grow glass in there wings- can’t they get cut?
      What about frogs eating them.

    42. 42
      Amy Says:

      using the word “pendantic” while talking about butterflies makes me think of Amanda Ziller

    43. 43
      México Habla» Blog Archive » Mariposa espejitos Says:

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    44. 44
      Matt Says:

      That’s just weird and stupid

    45. 45
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    46. 46
      UNUTONGA Says:

      I sure would love to eat one of those butterflies.

    47. 47
      Glasswing Butterfly « Interknox Networks Says:

      [...] A butterfly with transparent wings.  Greta Oto. [...]

    48. 48
      Ted Says:

      Nice pictures.

      However, if you have a single page, why are you saying “after the jump”? Do you even know what it means? That is by far the most annoying blog catchphrase ever…and when there’s no jump, you just sound like an idiot.

    49. 49
      Prime News Blog » Blog Archive » The Invisible Butterfly Says:

      [...] Amazing pictures of the Glasswing Butterfly who habitat Central America up to Mexicoread more | digg story [...]

    50. 50
      RIDZS Says:

      GREAT!!

    51. 51
      RIDZS Says:

      OWESOME!!

    52. 52
      Tomas Says:

      Hmm… I have heard that these little creature were bred by the Maya indians. Apparently they were fascinated by the Lightwave that is refracted through the wings. To this day I know of 3 Decent Studios that rare them with Maximum interest.

    53. 53
      Grandes Poches » links for 2006-11-13 Says:

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    54. 54
      sarah Says:

      i dont think it fair that butterflies (and ladybirds come to mention it) are considered pretty… i mean they are beautiful to look at… but its not fair, they’re just bugs with pretty wings… paint a mosquito’s wings turqoise and it would be just as pretty

    55. 55
      Dan Says:

      “Their wings, however, are not transparent, they’re translucent. ”

      Did you see the pictures? You know the ones up top where you can see what’s in the background right through the wings? DUH!!!!

    56. 56
      POOP Says:

      PLEASE, stop using “Photoshop” as a verb.

      Thank you morons.

    57. 57
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    58. 58
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    62. 62
      Ralph Says:

      Transparent…absolutely….I want one.

    63. 63
      Ralph Says:

      Hmmm “photoshop” as a verb..”draw” “shop” hmmmm an action word…it probably is a verb although also a brand name of a program implying actiion…hmmmm.

      “Photoshop” noun or possibly verb
      “Photoshop sucks” hmmm…what would that be…sucks would be the verb…Photoshop the object…

      Photoshopical now THAT is an issue to be pondered…
      Let me photoshop you…LOL I’ll make your head soooooooo huge!!!

    64. 64
      Ralph Says:

      Let me look in your ear…EUREKA! TRANSPARENT!!! I can see through your head!
      Yes…amazing.

    65. 65
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    66. 66
      Hey Says:

      I’ve seen this in Costa Rica since I was little. There are a couple of similar species, even one with full transparent wings but the border. Nowadays, is really harder to find them, earth is dying.

    67. 67
      Coolness Says:

      That is the ugliest dang thing i ever saw!!!!! Its all creepy and crawly- yuk! Why am I even at this site…

    68. 68
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    69. 69
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    70. 70
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    71. 71
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    73. 73
      touch Says:

      damn is that the rare boobish plant

    74. 74
      Jewels Says:

      My sweetie sent me this site. I have always loved butterflies these are off the wall beautiful!!!

    75. 75
      Chatty Patty Says:

      I think those little butterflies are exquisite. I love raising butterflies in my backyard. They may be just “bug with wings” to some, but to me they are little floating jewels and I adore them just as they are. Living in the self-proclaimed “butterfly capital of the world” (Coconut Creek, FL), I just wish I could get little glasswings in my backyard!!!

    76. 76
      Intermittence » Blog Archive » Glasswing Butterfly Says:

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    77. 77
      Blog Vecindad Gráfica Diseño Gráfico » Blog Archive » Los billetes de 50 pesos mexicanos son una belleza Says:

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    78. 78
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      isaacw.com » Blog Archive » Glasswing Butterfly Says:

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      Ming Says:

      These butterflies are soooo beautiful. I love them!

    81. 81
      mustafa Says:

      çok ilginç kelebekler

    82. 82
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    83. 83
      Amit Pyakurel Says:

      Very nice photographs of the butterflies, by the way. They look vividly glorifying! My many thanks to the photographer!

    84. 84
      CK Says:

      Any idea who the photographer is?
      These are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

    85. 85
      stikNstein….has no mercy » Blog Archive » Shrimp Peeling Post Says:

      [...] The GLASSWING BUTTERFLY……AWESOME MORE PICS HERE. [...]

    86. 86
      Joy Says:

      It’s so beautiful!! I have never seen one or heard of one b4! I saved it and I now have it as my wallpaper on my laptop!

    87. 87
      DOUG JANICKI Says:

      WHERE CAN I BUY PUPAL OF GLASS WING BUTTERFLY. I HAVE A BUTTERFLY GADEN COVERED IN MY BACK YARD FOR BUTTERFLYS ONLY, WITH HOST PLANTS. THANK YOU DOUG

    88. 88
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      ticktock Says:

      “Dang- can’t believe those bugs grow glass in there wings- can’t they get cut? What about frogs eating them.”

      .. you’re kidding, right?

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      tahni Says:

      wow these are really pretty over here in australia we only have a couple of butterflies and moths i’d love to see these in resl life

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      rani Says:

      nice pics ignore the bad comments by the way

    92. 92
      rani Says:

      im doing a project on them

    93. 93
      rani Says:

      yo love ur site

    94. 94
      rani Says:

      pretty kewl!!!!1

    95. 95
      Wandy Liona Says:

      Love comes quickly, whatever you do

    96. 96
      Gail Says:

      Amazing pictures. I have never read a “comment ” blog before. Equally amazing.
      Via internet email, my eyes have been opened to truly amazing pictures and
      experiences.

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      candita mamet Says:

      would like to publish one of the pictures for my magazine. how do i find out who the photographer is for the glaswinged butterfly. candita

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      Barbara Says:

      helló mindenkinek, látom itt sok a külföldi, I’m from hungry. my name is Barbara Andrikó. de azt akartam hogy tök jók ezek a lepkék

    99. 99
      Janet Wagner Says:

      WOW!! I love butterfiles I never knew these were even around. What a wonderful find. I truly feel blessed to have seen those Photos. THANK YOU!

    100. 100
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      [...] context and then did a search on flickr where I found tons of wonderful photos. It’s called a Glasswing and it is gorgeous. Who’d of thought!? Tags: [...]

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      General Sciences » The Invisible Butterfly Says:

      [...] pictures of the Glasswing Butterfly who habitat Central America up to Mexicoread more | digg story April 11th, 2007 | Category: General Sciences [...]

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      jack Says:

      your all hores who got nothin better to do

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      someone Says:

      Before this, I didn’t even know they existed! I think these are the most beautiful butterflies I have ever seen!

    104. 104
      Rebekah Says:

      WOW! What an amazing thing God has created.
      Just look around and see what He has created you will be truly amazed by His wonder and glory.

    105. 105
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    106. 106
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    107. 107
      Ewka Says:

      Isn’t it amazing to see something for the very first time? Breathtaking!

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      VaVa Says:

      wow…that is so cool and really beautiful!

    110. 110
      Jennifer Says:

      Do you mind if I use some of these pictures to fancy up my blog? I would, of course, link back to you?
      Just let me know…..

    111. 111
      Katana Says:

      Sure Jennifer :P

    112. 112
      Maureen Moss Says:

      Dearest Heart,

      Is it possible to use the glass winged butterfly on the cover of my new CD and give you
      credit. I am both an author and Exec. Producer of the World Puja Network. http://www.worldpuja.org

      The CD is titled transformation. We will give you complete credit on the back in whatever
      manner is necessary.

      Many blessings,
      Maureen Moss

    113. 113
      dennis Says:

      David Susiki sure and hell never created this one

    114. 114
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      maylynn55 Says:

      These are beautiful!! Thank you!

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      The Invisible Butterfly « Birdhouses Says:

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      lesly Says:

      im doing a progect of in insect and i chosed thebutterfly and i went to google and i put rare butterflys and one wos glass wing butterfly and i saw it and i sead its beutyful and i chosd that one and nobody did the glass wing butterfly. i love butterflys

    125. 125
      Diana Brunson » Blog Archive » Glasswing Butterfly Says:

      [...] is a glasswing butterfly, named as such because of the translucent wings.Here are some more of these lovely creatures. I just had to find a photo that I could share on my blog. [...]

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      Lauren Says:

      omg these butterfflys are so pretty i wish i could keep one for my own!!!!

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      dinda'kk Says:

      So beautiful.
      I love it.

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      Butterfly Says:

      Where exactly can they be found. I want to go and find them. I am a photographer and would like to get some personal pics.

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