trivoltine

/trɪˈvɒltɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting a butterfly or moth with a three-year life cycle

“The trivoltine life cycle of the species is quite unique among butterflies.”

Synonyms

  • three-year
  • threecycled
  • triennial

Antonyms

  • annual
  • biennial
  • short-lived