butterfly

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She said there will also be bird and butterfly surveys done, as well as moth trapping and remote sensors for bats, as it's important to see what other animals come out at night too.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Lazare, a Papillon dwarf spaniel with stand-up "butterfly" ears, was born on December 4, 1995, according to animal charity worker Anne-Sophie Moyon.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Angolan actress Lesliana Pereira dorning a long black dress with half butterfly wing embelished in sparkling gold and silver stones and crystals.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

They had been described as moth larvae, butterfly larvae, and even weevil larvae.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

“I’m a good marbles player. I’ve got a shooter that’s a butterfly agate.”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles