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geometrid

/dʒiˈɒmɪtrɪd/ /dʒiˈoʊmɪtrɪd/

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noun

Пяденица

Any of the family Geometridae of moths.

Examples :

"The gardener noticed a geometrid moth resting on a leaf, its wings perfectly mimicking the pattern of the bark. "

Садовник заметил пяденицу, отдыхающую на листе, ее крылья идеально имитировали узор коры.

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noun

Гусеница пяденицы

A larva of such moth, which when walking alternate legs and prolegs, giving the appearance of measuring.

Examples :

"The child was fascinated by the geometrid inching across the leaf, its looping movements resembling someone measuring with their fingers. "

Ребенок был очарован гусеницей пяденицы, ползущей по листу, ее петлеобразные движения напоминали кого-то, измеряющего пальцами.

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