1. a moth with transparent or translucent wings, especially of the family Sesiidae
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The clearwing moth mimics a wasp with its transparent wings and yellow markings.
• Gardeners often mistake clearwings for bees or wasps due to their appearance.
• The hummingbird clearwing feeds on nectar during the day like a hummingbird.
• Scientists study clearwing moths to understand their mimicry behavior.
• The clearwing’s larvae bore into plant stems, sometimes causing damage to crops.