clearwing

English

Etymology

clear + wing

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

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