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单词 vanessid
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Definition of vanessid in English:

vanessid

nounvəˈnɛsɪd
Entomology
  • A butterfly of a group that includes many of the better-known kinds found in temperate regions.

    〔昆〕赤蛱蝶。比较NYMPHALID

    Subfamily Nymphalinae, family Nymphalidae (formerly the family Vanessidae)

    Compare with nymphalid
    Example sentencesExamples
    • There was another dark vanessid that could not be identified.
    • Many people also fail to realise that this is a long distance migrant, and as with other vanessids such as Painted Lady and Red Admiral, occurs in varying numbers each year from southern Europe.
    • Butterflies spotted so far include common blue, small white, small copper, brimstone, orange tip, wall brown, small skipper and various vanessids that have come out of winter hibernation.
    • If you have red sedums in the garden, you'll not find white butterflies on them - they do attract the vanessids.
    • The presence of large numbers of vanessids in August is a regular attraction.

Origin

Early 20th century: from modern Latin Vanessidae, from Vanessa (female given name adopted as a genus name).

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