Patilla Clearwing

Thank you, bayucca. With your explanation, it is possible see the differences. So, forgive me, pamsai!! The link for genus Ithomia: http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/L/t/Ithomia_a.htm

Sorry, folks, it is Ithomia sp. and Ithomia patilla. The markings are slithly different I agree and Ithomiini are sometimes a real nightmare. Greta morgane oto does not have a red spot behind the head and there is no "notch" in the veins on the hindwing. The quite broad white at the upper margin of the hindwing is also typical for Ithomia, in Greta morgane oto this bar is lacking. The venation overall is also different. The white patch on the forewing is in Greta morgane oto directly "touching" the margin on the forewing, in Ithomia patilla and yours, there is a tiny little space between the margin and the white patch. Just to note some of the differences. Ithomia patilla: http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Nymphalidae/Ithomia_patilla_MEXICO_CHIAPAS_Finca_Hamburgo_1300M_21-V-10_BERTHET_i.htm http://butterfliesofamerica.com/ithomia_patilla.htm Greta morgane oto: http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/L/imagehtmls/Nymph/Greta_morgane_oto_Hotel_Taninul_SLP_MX_17-VIII-03_WGC_i.htm http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/L/imagehtmls/Nymph/Greta_morgane_oto_M_Muller_Hacienda_Huatusco_VER_MX_14-V-08_085_i.htm

Really, I agree with you and I know it's very difficult, pamsai! But I think you did the right choice, because Jellis suggested the correct specie. The link that I provided was just for you see the variety of species that has this genus, and so, you could compare each one of them with the butterfly of your photograph.

Try this link: http://www.butterfliesofamerica.com/L/t/Greta_a.htm