lycaenidae

Thân thiện

A blue lycaenidae butterfly rests on a purple wildflower.

Definition

Noun 1. A family of small, often brilliantly colored butterflies: Lycaenidae is the scientific name for a large family of butterflies. These insects are typically small in size compared to other butterfly families. Their wings are frequently noted for their bright, metallic, or iridescent colors. A distinctive physical characteristic is that males have reduced or short forelegs.

Usage Examples

• The Lycaenidae is one of the most diverse butterfly families, containing species like blues, coppers, and hairstreaks.
• Researchers study the Lycaenidae to understand co-evolution between butterflies and ants.
• The short forelegs in male Lycaenidae are a key identifying feature for entomologists.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, Lycaenidae is used as a formal, singular noun to refer to the entire family group. The plural form "lycaenids" is commonly used to refer to individual butterflies belonging to this family.
  • Several lycaenids were observed feeding on the flower nectar.

Variants and Related Words

• Lycaenid (noun): A common term for any butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae.
  • The park is a good habitat for various lycaenids.
• Blue (noun): A common name for many species within the Lycaenidae family.
• Copper (noun): A common name for a subgroup within the Lycaenidae family.
• Hairstreak (noun): A common name for a subgroup within the Lycaenidae family.

Synonyms

• Gossamer-winged butterflies: A descriptive common name for the Lycaenidae family, referring to the delicate appearance of their wings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. family of small usually brilliantly colored butterflies; males have short forelegs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lycaenidae
• family Lycaenidae