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Butterflies and Moths

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butterfly
1.
bu
tter
fly
Noun

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

Butterflies are attracted to nectar-producing flowers for food.

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pierid butterfly
Noun

white or sulfur butterfly, is a delicate insect characterized by predominantly white or yellow wings

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hairstreak butterfly
Noun

a small and delicate insect characterized by its distinctive tails on the hindwings and intricate wing patterns

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peacock butterfly
Noun

a striking insect with vivid patterns on its wings, commonly found in meadows and woodlands

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nymphalid butterfly
Noun

a colorful and diverse insect known for its intricate wing patterns

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mourning cloak butterfly
Noun

a large and distinctive insect with ragged-edged wings and dark, velvety coloration

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milkweed butterfly
Noun

a captivating insect known for its distinct orange and black wing pattern and annual migration

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monarch butterfly
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monarch butterfly
Noun

a magnificent insect with vibrant orange wings adorned with black veins and white spots, known for its incredible long-distance migration

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lycaenid butterfly
Noun

a colorful and diverse insect with delicate wings adorned with intricate patterns

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tortoiseshell butterfly
Noun

a captivating insect belonging to the family Nymphalidae, characterized by its distinctive wing pattern resembling the colors and markings found on a tortoiseshell

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sulfur butterfly
Noun

a vibrant insect with predominantly yellow wings belonging to the family Pieridae

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brush-footed butterfly
Noun

a diverse and captivating insect family, scientifically known as Nymphalidae, characterized by their unique leg structure

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cabbage butterfly
Noun

a widespread insect with white or creamy wings, black spots, and a preference for cabbage-family plants

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comma butterfly
Noun

a captivating insect with distinctive wings featuring a white comma-shaped marking

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danaid butterfly
Noun

an insect characterized by its vibrant colors, intricate wing patterns, and a toxic or unpalatable nature as a defense mechanism

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emperor butterfly
Noun

a majestic insect characterized by its large size, vibrant colors, and regal presence, making it a symbol of beauty

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moth
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moth
Noun

a nocturnal winged insect similar to a butterfly that is attracted to the light

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tiger moth
Noun

a type of moth known for its vibrant wing patterns and a defense mechanism of aposematism to ward off predators

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gypsy moth
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gypsy moth
Noun

an invasive insect notorious for its defoliating behavior and significant damage to forests and trees

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clothes moth
Noun

a small insect that can cause damage to textiles by feeding on natural fibers

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wax moth
Noun

a small moth that infests beehives, with its larvae consuming beeswax and posing a threat to the structural integrity and health of the colony

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Apollo
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a
po
llo
Noun

the Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy, medicine, and the sun, who was often depicted as a handsome and talented young man with a lyre or a bow

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ar
gus
Noun

a colorful butterfly species found in Southeast Asia, known for its intricate wing patterns featuring multiple eyespots

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bo
gong
Noun

a moth found in Australia that migrates long distances to alpine regions and aestivates in large numbers during summer

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brimstone
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brim
stone
Noun

a butterfly with bright yellow or greenish wings found in Europe and Asia that feeds on nectar from buckthorn and other flowers

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brown-tail moth
Noun

a moth species with irritating barbed hairs that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in humans

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carpet moth
Noun

a small moth species that infests carpets and textiles, causing damage through the feeding activity of its larvae

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cleo
pat
ra
Noun

a butterfly species found in southern Europe and parts of Asia, with bright orange wings marked with black spots and stripes

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copper
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co
pper
Noun

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

Copper is valued for its high electrical conductivity, which makes it ideal for wiring in electrical systems.

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cecropia moth
Noun

a large and visually striking moth species native to North America, known for its reddish-brown wings

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ci
nna
bar
Noun

a moth species characterized by its striking black and vermilion red wings, often associated with toxic plants like ragwort

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codlin moth
Noun

a small moth species that infests apple and pear trees, causing damage to the fruit through larval feeding

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festoon
33.
fes
toon
Verb

to decorate with strings of flowers or other decorative items

To celebrate the wedding, they chose to festoon the venue with strings of vibrant flowers.

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large white
Noun

a notable butterfly species characterized by its impressive size, white wings, and black or gray markings

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marbled white
Noun

a butterfly species found in Europe, with white wings marked with black veins and spots, and a distinctive marbled appearance

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o
range
tip
Noun

a butterfly species found in Europe and Asia, with white wings and orange tips on the males

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painted lady
Noun

a species of butterfly with a distinctive orange and black pattern on its wings

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purple emperor
Noun

a majestic butterfly species characterized by its deep purple wings with intricate white and orange patterns

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red admiral
Noun

a mid-sized butterfly with black wings and red and white markings common in Europe and America

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ringlet
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ring
let
Noun

a long strand of hair that hangs down in curls

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white admiral
Noun

a butterfly species characterized by its black wings adorned with striking white bands and spots

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wall brown
Noun

a common name for the butterfly species Lasiommata megera

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two-tailed pasha
Noun

a species of butterfly found in Asia and Europe

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swa
llow
tail
Noun

a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back

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speckled wood
Noun

a species of butterfly with brown wings that have white spots

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skipper
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ski
pper
Noun

a small, fast-flying butterfly

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