noun
clearwing moth; clearwing
Refers to any moth of the family Sesiidae, known for their transparent wing patches. Typically used in biological or nature contexts.
スカシバガは羽が透明な部分がある蛾の仲間だ。
Clearwing moths are a group of moths that have transparent parts on their wings.
庭でスカシバガを見つけた。
I found a clearwing moth in the garden.
The Japanese name スカシバガ (透翅蛾) literally means 'see-through wing moth', from 透かし (sukashi, 'see-through') + 羽 (ha, 'wing') + 蛾 (ga, 'moth'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name describes the moth's characteristic transparent wings.