papillons
Toy spaniels, erect-eared
Papillons are a breed of small spaniel distinguished by their large, fringed ears that spread like butterfly wings—the French word *papillon* means butterfly.
The ears may stand erect (papillon type) or droop (phalène type, meaning moth).
These toy dogs are alert and energetic despite their delicate appearance: Papillons excel at agility competitions.
Cultivated variety of animal
- earsAuditory organs, paired
- fringedEdged with dangling threads
- erectVertical in position
- lapdogSmall cuddly canine
companion · AKC · show · agility · silky · coat · small · intelligent
Butterfly and moth order
- wingspanTip-to-tip extent
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- proboscisElongated animal head appendage
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
nectar · pollination · flutter · flit · hover · migration · monarch · swallowtail
Full of varied hues
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- wingsLimbs for flight
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- eyespotCircular marking resembling an iris
markings · delicate · fragile · gossamer · ethereal · graceful · beauty · ornamental
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- caterpillarMoth or butterfly young
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- pupaInsect's resting stage
molting · instar · emergence · transformation · egg · imago · stages · development
Plant's reproductive organ
- nectarFloral sugar water
- pollinatorPollen-transferring organism
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- milkweedFlowering latex-bearing plant
lantana · buddleia · zinnia · meadow · sanctuary · conservation · attract · perennials
breed
Cultivated variety of animal
lapdog · companion · AKC · show · agility · silky · coat · small · intelligent · trainable
Lepidoptera
Butterfly and moth order
- wingspanTip-to-tip extent
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- proboscisElongated animal head appendage
scales · nectar · pollination · flutter · flit · hover · migration · monarch · swallowtail · admiral
colorful
Full of varied hues
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
- wingsLimbs for flight
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
eyespot · markings · delicate · fragile · gossamer · ethereal · graceful · beauty · ornamental · motif
chrysalis
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- caterpillarMoth or butterfly young
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- larvaImmature feeding stage
pupa · molting · instar · emergence · transformation · egg · imago · stages · development · growth
flower
Plant's reproductive organ
- nectarFloral sugar water
- pollinatorPollen-transferring organism
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
milkweed · lantana · buddleia · zinnia · meadow · sanctuary · conservation · attract · perennials · sun
papillonsmastiffs
Large muscular guardian dogs
Great Danes · Saint Bernards · giant breeds · Newfoundlands · bulldogs
papillonsmoths
Nocturnal lepidopterans
luna moths · hawk moths · caterpillars · larvae · grubs
- en papilloteFood baked in paper