univoltine

/ˌʌnɪˈvɒltɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a single generation in a year; completing its life cycle in one year.

“The univoltine butterfly species was identified in the local forest.”

2. noun

A species or insect that has a single generation in a year.

“The univoltine moths are often confused with similar species.”

Synonyms

  • monovoltine
  • semivoltine

Antonyms

  • multivoltine
  • polivoltine