Hairstreak Butterfly (Noun)
Meaning
Small butterflies having striped markings under the wings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hairstreak butterfly that caught my eye had radiant blue stripes under its wings that sparkled in the sunlight.
- Adult hairstreak butterflies have a unique habit of resting with their wings closed, making those stunning stripes under the wings harder to spot.
- I spent hours observing the hairstreak butterflies in the meadow, watching as they flitted about with their iridescent stripes catching the light under their delicate wings.
- The underside of a hairstreak butterfly's wings displays an intricate pattern of brown and orange stripes that blend seamlessly into the surrounding foliage.
- Those who venture into the subtropical regions during peak season may be rewarded with a glimpse of the rare hairstreak butterfly, distinguished by its bright purple stripes under the wings.