hairstreak

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Noun hairstreak has 1 sense

hairstreak, hairstreak butterfly - small butterflies having striped markings under the wings
--₁ is a kind of lycaenid, lycaenid butterfly
--₁ is a member of Strymon, genus Strymon
--₁ has particulars: Strymon melinus

Definitions from the Web

Term: Hairstreak

Definition:

A hairstreak refers to a type of butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae, characterized by small size, delicate appearance, and thread-like "tails" on their hindwings. It can also refer to a small fly (family Bibionidae) with a prominent tuft of hairs on the tip of the abdomen.

Sample Sentences:

The hairstreak butterfly fluttered gracefully among the flowers in the garden.
With their unique tails, hairstreak butterflies are visually distinctive.
I noticed a hairstreak perched on a leaf, its wings shimmering in the sunlight.
During my hike, I saw a hairstreak fly darting around the meadow.
A hairstreak butterfly landed softly on the girl's outstretched hand.

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