hairstreak butterfly
US /ˈher.striːk ˌbʌt.ər.flaɪ/
UK /ˈher.striːk ˌbʌt.ər.flaɪ/
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mariposa hairstreak
a small butterfly of the family Lycaenidae, typically having a short, hair-like tail on each hindwing
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The rare blue hairstreak butterfly was spotted in the meadow.
La rara mariposa hairstreak azul fue avistada en el prado.
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Many species of hairstreak butterflies are found in tropical regions.
Muchas especies de mariposas hairstreak se encuentran en regiones tropicales.