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Satyridae

Satyridae

9.9
A group of brown butterflies with eye spots that live near the edges of woods
  • noun
  • /ˌsætəˈraɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: Satyridae
  • Many species within the Satyridae family display striking eye spots that help deter predators.

Examples

  • Woodland paths in summer are often inhabited by butterflies belonging to the Satyridae.

  • The Satyridae butterflies are often spotted near forest clearings.

  • Researchers have documented more than a hundred varieties of Satyridae in temperate regions.

  • Look at that beautiful Satyridae resting on the leaf!

  • Many species within the Satyridae family display striking eye spots that help deter predators.

  • Woodland paths in summer are often inhabited by butterflies belonging to the Satyridae.

  • The Satyridae butterflies are commonly seen near forest clearings, blending in with their surroundings.

Synonyms

family Satyridae
vsSatyridae
  • Specialized
8.9

Butterflies often live at the edge of woods with brown or muted wings

is the shorter form omitting the rank word and noting eye spots

Compounds

family Satyridae
  • Specialized
8.9

Butterflies often live at the edge of woods with brown or muted wings

Surface Forms

Satyridae singular
Satyridae plural

Etymology

Satyridae comes from the Greek word satyr, a 'woodland spirit' or forest creature, plus the ending -idae, a scientific 'family' name. So Satyridae can be seen as the 'satyr family'—a group of brown, woodland butterflies often found at the edge of woods, which makes the name easy to remember.