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clear-wing butterfly

[/ˈklɪr wɪŋ ˈbʌtərflaɪ/]
nounfemininepl: clear-wing butterflies
borboleta-de-asa-transparente
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.
Synonyms
glass-wing butterflytransparent-wing butterfly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
borboleta-de-asa-transparente
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
borboleta-de-asa-vidrada
Alternative term emphasizing glass-like quality
General Scientific
Ithomiidae
Family name used in scientific contexts
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