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Callimorpha

Callimorpha

9.9
A group of brightly colored moths often red and black
  • noun
  • /ˈkælɪˌmɔrfə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Callimorpha moth is known for its vibrant colors.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of several Callimorpha species in their natural habitat.

  • Many gardeners welcome Callimorpha because their caterpillars help control ragwort weeds.

  • The Callimorpha genus is well known for its brightly colored cinnabar moths.

  • Have you seen a Callimorpha fluttering around the garden?

  • The Callimorpha genus includes various species of brightly colored moths that are commonly seen in gardens.

  • Gardeners appreciate the presence of Callimorpha in their yards due to the beauty of its cinnabar moths.

  • Many people enjoy observing the stunning patterns of Callimorpha moths as they flutter from flower to flower.

Compounds

Callimorpha jacobeae
  • Specialized
9.9

A large red and black European moth whose caterpillars eat the weed ragwort

Surface Forms

Callimorpha singular
Callimorphas plural

Etymology

The word Callimorpha comes from Greek parts kalli- meaning 'beautiful' and -morpha meaning 'shape', like the word metamorphosis. So Callimorpha means 'beautiful shape', which fits these brightly coloured cinnabar moths.