Luminosa Radiantae, named from Latin for 'light-emitting' and 'radiant,' is a bioluminescent butterfly with translucent wings in orange and amber hues. Its 10 cm wingspan features elongated hindwings ending in subtle tails and veins outlined to transmit a blue-green (420-490 nm) glow from photophores in wing membranes. The slender body has pronounced antennae for navigation. Inhabiting tropical rainforest understories, it thrives in humid, shaded microhabitats at 15-30°C. Rare and elusive, it glides gracefully with intermittent bioluminescent pulses for communication and predator deterrence. Weighing 10-25 grams, L. Radiantae belongs to the Aurorae Lepidoptera cluster of 10 bioluminescent species, displaying unique evolutionary adaptations.
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