hemerobian

/hɛmɪˈroʊbiən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of day-active insects, especially those that are most active in the daytime

“The hemerobian insects were abundant in the garden during the warm summer days.”

2. adjective

active during the day

“The hemerobian behavior of the butterfly was a striking feature of its biology.”

Synonyms

  • day-active
  • diurnal

Antonyms

  • night-active
  • nocturnal