diurnule

/ˌdaɪɑːrˈnʊl/ or /ˌdaɪɜːrˈnuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A diurnal animal, especially a nocturnal species seen during the day; a daytime sighting of a nocturnal animal.

“The park ranger spotted a diurnule, a rare daytime sighting of a typically nocturnal owl species.”

Synonyms

  • diurnal animal
  • nocturnally active

Antonyms

  • crepuscular animal
  • nocturnal animal