Clearview
by Blair Wainman
Title
Clearview
Artist
Blair Wainman
Medium
Photograph - Print
Description
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 transparent wings, which allow it to camouflage without extensive coloration. In Spanish-speaking regions, it may also be referred to as espejitos, meaning "little mirrors" because of its transparent wings.The butterfly is mainly found in Central and northern regions of South America, with sightings as far north as Texas and as far south as Chile. While its wings appear delicate, the butterfly is able to carry up to 40 times its own weight. This one was captured in the wild at the Chicaque Natural Reserve just outside of Soacha, Colombia
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September 28th, 2011
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Comments (45)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Clearview composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! Congratulations on your Top Finish with this beautiful image! F/L
Linda Brittain
Congratulations on your recent feature! And thanks for the description of this unusual butterfly! Great title of your image, also!
Dylyce Clarke
Congratulations, your picture has been FEATURED on the home page in the group WONDER OF WINGS on December 16, 2023. You are invited to add this featured image to the group discussion page "FEATURES ARCHIVE SEPT-DEC 2023.”
Mike Lee
Wonderful image, Blair! Congratulations on Second place in the Wonder of Wings insect contest!
Dylyce Clarke
Bravo, your image has been selected as an Administrator's Choice from the WINGED INSECTS PAINTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY contest. It has been added to a special feature on the Wonder of Wings homepage.
Brian Baker
Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on your win in the Winged Insects Paintings and Photography Only contest! l/f
Brian Baker
Lovely capture! Congratulations on your win in the Butterflies Photography Only contest! l/f
Ro Wade
A beautiful capture! L/F Voted for in the BUTTERFLIES PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY contest. Good luck! :-)
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your winning 3rd Place tie in the contest… AMAZING BUTTERFLIES NEW LOGO CONTEST! F/L
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Clearview Butterfly composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted