What does a glasswing butterfly caterpillar eat?

The common name Glasswing is applied to different species in different countries. That is why scientific names were invented: so that people in different countries could know which species is which. read more

The glasswing combats predators by consuming toxins through plants of genus Cestrum and family Asteraceae in both the caterpillar and butterfly stages. Toxin consumption gives the butterfly a foul taste that discourages predation. read more

Australian Glasswing caterpillars feed on Passionfruit vines. Central American Glasswing caterpillars feed on Cestrum bushes. read more

Greta oto is a species of brush-footed butterfly and member of the subfamily Danainae, tribe Ithomiini, and subtribe Godyridina. It is known by the common name glasswing butterfly for its unique transparent wings that allow it to camouflage without extensive coloration. read more