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hairstreak butterfly

/ˈhɛr.striːk ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

Traducción: Mariposa pequeña o mediana perteneciente a la subfamilia Theclinae, caracterizada por finos apéndices en forma de cola en las alas posteriores y a menudo con marcas metálicas o iridiscentes en las alas.

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/ˈhɛr.striːk ˈbʌtərflaɪ/C1formalscientific
  • esMariposa pequeña o mediana perteneciente a la subfamilia Theclinae, caracterizada por finos apéndices en forma de cola en las alas posteriores y a menudo con marcas metálicas o iridiscentes en las alas.

A small to medium-sized butterfly belonging to the subfamily Theclinae, characterized by thin tail-like projections on the hindwings and often metallic or iridescent markings on the wings.

  1. Small butterfly speciesC1formal

    A type of small butterfly from the subfamily Theclinae, often with thin tail-like extensions on the hindwings.

    esmariposa de colas

    • The hairstreak butterfly is often found in woodland clearings.
    • This species of hairstreak butterfly has a distinctive blue patch on its wings.
    • Hairstreak butterflies are known for their rapid, erratic flight patterns.