Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
split-wings
noun
/splɪt wɪŋz/
Definition
A term used to describe a condition or feature in certain insects, particularly butterflies, where the wings are divided or have an opened appearance.
Examples
- The Morpho butterfly is famous for its stunning split-wings that display vibrant colors when opened.
- He captured a beautiful image of the split-wings of a Swallowtail in flight.
Meaning
In entomology, split-wings refer to a structural aspect of the wings in some butterflies and moths that gives them a distinctive look, often aiding in camouflage or mating displays.
Synonyms
- partitioned wings
- divided wings
- forked wings
