Nymphalidae

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A large family of brightly colored butterflies like monarchs and admirals

noun
/ˌnɪmˈfælɪdi/

Specialized

: Nymphalidae

The Nymphalidae family includes well-known butterflies such as monarchs and admirals.

Examples

The Nymphalidae family includes well-known butterflies such as monarchs and admirals.
Many species in the Nymphalidae family have vibrant patterns and colors on their wings.
Scientists study the migration patterns of Nymphalidae to better understand butterfly behavior.
Look at that stunning Nymphalidae butterfly!
Did you see the Nymphalidae at the butterfly exhibit?
Many species in the Nymphalidae family have vibrant patterns and colors on their wings.
Scientists study the migration patterns of Nymphalidae to better understand butterfly behavior.

Synonyms

family Nymphalidae

vsNymphalidae

Specialized

6.8

A group of colorful butterflies like monarchs and admirals

is referred to by a common descriptive name instead of focusing on species variety

Compounds

family Nymphalidae

Specialized

6.8

A group of colorful butterflies like monarchs and admirals

Surface Forms

Nymphalidae singular

Nymphalidas singular

Morphology

Nymphalidae = nymphal (opaque) = nymph + al + idae

The adjective 'nymphal' is transparently formed from 'nymph' + '-al', but the addition of the taxonomic family suffix '-idae' yields a specialized scientific label.

Etymology

Nymphalidae comes from the English word nymph, from Greek meaning 'young woman' or 'nature spirit', plus the family ending -idae meaning 'family', so the name is like 'a family of nymphs'. That's why Nymphalidae is used for a group of graceful, colorful butterflies.