Family Satyridae (Noun)
Meaning
A widely distributed family of butterflies common near the edges of woods.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Satyridae, commonly known as the browns or satyrs, is a widely distributed family of butterflies common near the edges of woods.
- Members of the family Satyridae are characterized by their dull brown or grey coloration, often with eyespots on the wings.
- The family Satyridae is found on every continent except Antarctica, with the greatest diversity of species in the tropics.
- Some species of the family Satyridae, such as the Gatekeeper and the Meadow Brown, are common in European meadows and woodland edges.
- The caterpillars of the family Satyridae feed on a wide range of plants, including grasses, sedges, and broad-leaved trees.