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tiger moth

/ˈtaɪɡə mɒθ/

Traduction: Papillon de nuit appartenant à la sous-famille des Arctiinae, reconnaissable à ses ailes aux couleurs vives et à son corps velu. Ce nom désigne aussi un célèbre biplan britannique vintage, le de Havilland Tiger Moth.

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  • frPapillon de nuit appartenant à la sous-famille des Arctiinae, reconnaissable à ses ailes aux couleurs vives et à son corps velu. Ce nom désigne aussi un célèbre biplan britannique vintage, le de Havilland Tiger Moth.

A type of moth belonging to the family Arctiinae, known for its brightly colored wings and hairy body. The name is also used for a vintage British biplane aircraft, the de Havilland Tiger Moth.

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    A type of moth belonging to the subfamily Arctiinae, known for its brightly colored wings and often hairy body.

    frécaille (papillon)

    • The tiger moth is easily recognized by its striking orange and black patterns.
    • Many species of tiger moth are found in tropical regions.
    • The caterpillar of the tiger moth is covered in dense hairs.