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clearwing
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clear·wing  (klîrwng)
n.
Any of various diurnal moths of the family Sesiidae, having scaleless transparent wings and a wasplike appearance.
clearwing, clearwing moth [ˈklɪəˌwɪŋ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any moth of the family Sesiidae (or Aegeriidae), characterized by the absence of scales from the greater part of the wings. They are day-flying and some, such as the hornet clearwing (Sesia apiformis), resemble wasps and other hymenopterans
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The Welsh Clearwing moth, which makes its home in mature birch trees, has been re-discovered in Cannock after 84 years - the last confirmed sighting at the beautyspot was in 1922.
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n Welsh Clearwing Moth -ensure birch trees of the right age are available for the moth to use to lay its eggs.
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