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brush-footed butterfly

/ˈbrʌʃ ˌfʊtɪd ˈbʌtəflaɪ/

Traducción: Nombre común de las mariposas pertenecientes a la familia Nymphalidae, caracterizadas por tener las patas delanteras reducidas y con aspecto de cepillo, que no utilizan para caminar.

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/ˈbrʌʃ ˌfʊtɪd ˈbʌtəflaɪ/formalscientific
  • esNombre común de las mariposas pertenecientes a la familia Nymphalidae, caracterizadas por tener las patas delanteras reducidas y con aspecto de cepillo, que no utilizan para caminar.

A common name for butterflies belonging to the family Nymphalidae, characterized by reduced, brush-like forelegs that are not used for walking.

  1. Nymphalidae familyC2formal

    A large family of butterflies characterized by reduced, brush-like forelegs that are not used for walking.

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    • The monarch butterfly is a well-known species of brush-footed butterfly.
    • Brush-footed butterflies are found on every continent except Antarctica.
    • Scientists study the unique leg structure of brush-footed butterflies.