ScienceAugust 26, 2026

bivoltine

by-VOL-tyne

Definition

Referring to an organism, such as an insect, that produces two generations or broods within a single year.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'bi-' meaning 'two' and the Italian 'volta' meaning 'time' or 'turn', referring to the two life cycles completed per season.

In the news

In the study, researchers categorized butterflies into three groups based on life cycles, noting that bivoltine specialists produce two generations annually and have specific habitat requirements.

Butterflies Reveal What A “Healthy” Forest May Be Hiding

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Asian Scientist Magazine

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