danaid

• Sustantivo que designa una mariposa tropical de gran tamaño de la subfamilia Danainae, con palpos y patas delanteras reducidas, a menudo de colores llamativos y sabor desagradable para los depredadores.

A noun referring to a large tropical butterfly characterized by degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste, belonging to the subfamily Danainae.

1. C2formal

   A large tropical butterfly characterized by degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste, belonging to the family Nymphalidae.

   Mariposa danaida

   • The danaid fluttered gracefully among the tropical flowers.
   • Researchers observed the danaid's unique defensive mechanism.
   • The danaid's unpleasant taste deters many predators.

   Sinónimosmilkweed butterfly