The
Gossamer-winged Butterfly, also known as the Glassy Tiger (Parantica
agleoides), boasts transparent wings with striking black and orange
patterns. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it frequents open spaces and
gardens.
The
colour of wings are Blues, Purples, Copper, Oranges,and Browns.Veins on wings
prominents, forming nrtwork patterns.Thin , club-shaped antennae.Gossamer
winged butterflies taste with their feet.They can’t fly if there body
temperature is too low.
They
are small to medium size (0.5-2.5inches/1.3-6.4 cm), delicate, almost
translucent wings shimmering effects.Males often have more vibrant colours then
females.feeds on nectar from flowers, Active during warm, sunny weather.Males
engage in territorial battles.they are a good indicators of ecosystem health.