Some butterflies and moths have transparent wings to avoid predators. Here are 27 butterflies and moths with clear wings.

Moths are some of the most elusive species with clear wings. Almost all types of moths with clear wings have visible contrasting black veins and possibly colorful margins. These types of moths are difficult to spot or might even look confusing to their predators. Hummingbird Clearwing (Hemaris thysbe)

clearwing moth, (family Sesiidae), any of approximately 1,000 species of moths (order Lepidoptera) that are long-legged with a slender, dark body with bright red or yellow markings. The wings frequently lack scales and are transparent.

Hemaris thysbe, the hummingbird clearwing, is a moth of the family Sphingidae (hawkmoths). Coloration varies between individuals, but typically the moth is olive green and burgundy on its back, and white or yellow and burgundy on the underside. Its wings are transparent with a reddish-brown border.

2024年3月3日 · Hummingbird moths are a fascinating group of insects whose transparent wings allow them to nimbly feed on flower nectar. By understanding how and why these wings adapted, we gain insight into evolution’s remarkable innovations.

It feeds on the nectar of flowers, hovering with the body stationary, its transparent wings beating so fast as to be nearly invisible, and a long proboscis protruding beaklike into the blossom. In flight, the wings create a soft buzzing, also like a hummingbird.

Color and Appearance: When the wings are opened, they are entirely transparent. They are narrow and elongated even when closed. Average wingspan: 0.8-4.8 cm. Flight pattern: Erratic. Season: Late spring to mid-summer. The eggs are pale and pink, laid singly on a host plant.