lycaenid

ˈlaɪsiːnɪd

Definitions

1. noun

A type of butterfly, typically small, with a narrow body and often with a metallic sheen.

“The park was home to a variety of lycaenid species, including the rare copper butterfly.”

Synonyms

  • butterfly
  • lepidopteran

Antonyms

  • insectivore
  • mammal