1. A butterfly of the family Ithomiidae or similar groups, characterized by mostly transparent wings with dark borders and veins, allowing light to pass through
The clear-wing butterfly is difficult to spot in the rainforest canopy because its transparent wings blend with the background.
A borboleta-de-asa-transparente é difícil de avistar no dossel da floresta tropical porque suas asas transparentes se misturam com o fundo.
2. Any butterfly species with naturally transparent or translucent wing membranes
Clear-wing butterflies use their transparency as a camouflage strategy in their natural habitat.
As borboletas-de-asa-transparente usam sua transparência como estratégia de camuflagem em seu habitat natural.