CLEARWING

Etymology

Noun

clearwing (plural clearwings)

Any of various moths, of the family Sesiidae, that have transparent wings

Any of various nymphalid butterflies, usually of the tribe Ithomiini, that have transparent wings

Synonyms

• (moth): clearwing moth

• (butterfly): clearwing butterfly

Source: Wiktionary


Clear"wing`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A lepidop terous insect with partially transparent wings, of the family Ægeriadæ, of which the currant and peach-tree borers are examples.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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