This glasswing butterfly is the Godyris duilia. Some people have come to call these butterflies clearings, either way this one is from the Ithomiidae tribe, under the Nymphalidae cloud. The transparent areas of the wings are scale-less, membranes that reflect iridescent hues because of the lamellae surface and the difraction process that unfolds when light hits these clearwing areas.

4.5" x 5.5" Pink, double pane glass, wood frame, glass is silicone sealed along the inner grooves of the frame where it meets the wood on the front and back sides.

Godyris duilia (duillia) – This glasswing butterfly pertains to the Ithomiidae tribe, from the Nymphalidae family. As caterpillars they are fascinating, transparent little creatures that appear to be green because of the food that is traveling down their digestive track. Even the pupa is somewhat transparent, with the brown lines of their wings appearing darker and darker as they mature.

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*All frames are hand crafted and the quality and characteristics are much better then the common, one-sided Riker Mounts. One of the great benefits of double pane glass framing is that you can see the front and back sides of the mounted butterflies. In most cases involving Neotropical butterflies the front and back sides of the wings are distinctly different. The back many times displays a species distinct form of self defense.*

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