Clearwing

/ˈklɪrwɪŋ/ noun

Definition

A moth or other insect with transparent or translucent wings; a small helicopter used for special operations.

Etymology

From clear (transparent) plus wing (the insect's flight appendage). Refers to insects whose wings lack the scales that make other moths' wings opaque, allowing light through.

Kelly Says

Clearwing moths are incredible mimics—they look like wasps because their transparent wings combined with their body markings trick predators into thinking they're dangerous. It's an amazing example of evolution solving the problem of 'how to survive when everyone eats your family.'

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