clearwing

clear·wing

C0398600 (klîr′wĭng′)n.1. Any of various diurnal moths of the family Sesiidae, having scaleless transparent wings and a wasplike appearance, some of which are pests of crops.2. Any of various other similar moths, especially of the family Sphingidae.

clearwing

(ˈklɪəˌwɪŋ) or

clearwing moth

n (Animals) any moth of the family Sesiidae (or Aegeriidae), characterized by the absence of scales from the greater part of the wings. They are day-flying and some, such as the hornet clearwing (Sesia apiformis), resemble wasps and other hymenopterans

clear•wing

(ˈklɪərˌwɪŋ)

n. any moth of the family Aegeriidae, having transparent, scaleless wings. [1865–70]