clearwing moth; clearwing
Refers to any moth of the family Sesiidae, known for their transparent wing patches. Typically used in biological or nature contexts.
Clearwing moths are a group of moths that have transparent parts on their wings.
I found a clearwing moth in the garden.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in scientific contexts; it but marks the word is listed as usually written in kana.
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.