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glass-winged butterfly

[/ɡlæs wɪŋd ˈbʌtərflaɪ/]
nounfemininepl: glass-winged butterflies
borboleta-de-asas-de-vidro
1. A tropical butterfly species (Godyris zavaleta) native to Central and South America, characterized by transparent or translucent wing sections that resemble glass, allowing visibility of objects and light to pass through the wings
The glass-winged butterfly is remarkable for its nearly invisible wings that provide camouflage in its rainforest habitat.
A borboleta-de-asas-de-vidro é notável por suas asas quase invisíveis que proporcionam camuflagem em seu habitat de floresta tropical.
Synonyms
transparent butterflyGodyris zavaletaclearwing butterfly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
borboleta-de-asas-de-vidro
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
borboleta-de-asas-transparentes
alternative descriptive term
Portugal
borboleta-de-asas-de-vidro
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear as glass (referring to transparency)
delicate as a butterfly wing
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