hairstreak

Noun

Any of many butterflies, of the subfamily Theclinae, that have hairlike projections on the back wings.

Japanese Meaning

背面の翅に、毛のような細い突起がある、Theclinae亜科に属する複数種の蝶の総称

A bright hairstreak landed on the milkweed, its hairlike tails quivering in the sun.

後翅に毛のような突起がある鮮やかな小さな蝶がミルクウィードに止まり、尾状の糸が陽光の中で震えていた。

Sense（1）

Any of many butterflies, of the subfamily Theclinae, that have hairlike projections on the back wings.

hairstreaks

（ plural ）