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hamadryas

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A butterfly found in the Americas that makes a cracking sound with its wings

noun
/ˌhæməˈdraɪəs/

Specialized

: hamadryas

Children were excited to see a hamadryas butterfly fluttering near the garden pond.

Examples

Many species within the hamadryas genus produce a cracking sound with their wings.
The hamadryas butterfly is known for its vibrant colors.
The researcher observed a hamadryas resting on the tree bark in the rainforest.
Did you see the hamadryas fluttering near the flowers?
The researcher observed a hamadryas resting on the tree bark in the rainforest.
Many species within the hamadryas genus produce a cracking sound with their wings.
Children were excited to see a hamadryas butterfly fluttering near the garden pond.

Surface Forms

hamadryas singular

hamadryases plural

Etymology

Hamadryas comes from Greek parts hama- meaning 'together' and dryas meaning 'tree', and was the name for a 'tree nymph' or 'tree spirit'. So scientists used that name for these butterflies because they often sit on tree bark and seem to belong to the trees, which makes the name easy to remember.