Nymphalidae (Noun)
Meaning
Large beautifully colored butterflies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The monarch butterfly belongs to the Nymphalidae family of large, beautifully colored butterflies native to North America.
- In tropical regions, colorful species of Nymphalidae butterflies such as the Blue Morpho and the Gulf Fritillary are commonly seen.
- Nymphalidae is the largest family of butterflies, comprising over 6,000 known species of large, beautifully colored butterflies worldwide.
- Several different species of Nymphalidae butterflies have been known to migrate thousands of miles each year, traveling in large groups.
- The striking colors and intricate patterns on Nymphalidae butterflies serve as a warning to potential predators that they are toxic or distasteful.