Methona confusa

Giant Glasswing

Basic Information

General information

Family: Nymphalidae
Sub Family: Danainae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 1430
First Flown On: 07/18/14
Last Flown On: 12/07/23

Species Range:

  • NorthAmerica
  • SouthAmerica

Host plants:

  • Brunfelsia grandiflora

Food Source

The adults of this species nectar from flowers.

Habitat

Giant Glasswings can be found in rainforest habitats.

Life history

Eggs are laid in clusters on the underside of mature hostplant leaves. The species has not been observed or studied enough to determine specific behaviors of the larvae.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in wet rainforests.

Fun Facts

This species belongs to a subfamily of butterflies that are unpalatable to birds.