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butterfly

[buht-er-flahy] / ˈbʌt ərˌflaɪ /
NOUN
caterpillar
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They had been described as moth larvae, butterfly larvae, and even weevil larvae.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

Ms. Wheeler, herself a travel writer, knew and admired Morris, but she pins the biographical butterfly firmly in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

A volunteer-led survey spanning half a century has revealed that more than half of the UK's butterfly species are in decline.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The pearl-bordered fritillary, a striking orange-and-black butterfly whose caterpillars feed only on violets, has declined by 70%.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Simple. Well, not that simple, but easier than you might expect. Especially with the butterfly whisperer over here.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia