Pierid (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous pale-colored butterflies having three pairs of well-developed legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The female pierid laid her eggs on the underside of a leaf, securing them in place with a specialized adhesive.
- In North America, there are several species of pierid butterflies, including the Clouded Sulphur and the Cabbage White.
- A small group of pierid butterflies danced around a patch of flowers, their delicate wings beating rapidly as they sipped nectar.
- Pierid butterflies are often mistaken for moths due to their dull coloration, but they are actually a distinct group of butterflies.
- During the warmer months, large numbers of pierid butterflies can be seen migrating through the region, traveling in search of food and suitable habitats.