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tortoiseshell butterfly

/ˈtɔːrtəsʃɛl ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

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/ˈtɔːrtəsʃɛl ˈbʌtərflaɪ/B2formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название нескольких видов ярко окрашенных бабочек, обычно с оранжевыми, чёрными и жёлтыми узорчатыми крыльями, относящихся к роду Aglais или Nymphalis.

A common name for several species of brightly colored butterflies, typically with orange, black, and yellow patterned wings, belonging to the genus Aglais or Nymphalis.

  1. A type of butterflyB1formal

    A butterfly with orange, black, and yellow patterned wings, resembling the color of a tortoiseshell cat.

    ruБабочка-крапивница

    • A tortoiseshell butterfly landed on the flower in the garden.
    • We spotted a tortoiseshell butterfly during our walk in the woods.
    • The tortoiseshell butterfly is common in Europe and Asia.