lycaenidae

/laɪˌsiːnɪˈdaɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a large family of butterflies, commonly known as blues and coppers, that are characterized by a metallic sheen on their wings.

“The butterfly expert studied the different species of Lycaenidae found in the tropical rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • blues and coppers
  • gossamer-winged butterflies

Antonyms

  • macro-lepidoptera