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Argynnis

Argynnis

9.9
A type of butterfly with bright orange wings and black spots
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Argynnis
  • The Argynnis genus includes several well-known species of fritillary butterflies.

Examples

  • Researchers documented a decline in Argynnis populations due to habitat loss.

  • The Argynnis butterfly is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Many Argynnis species are admired for their distinctive orange and black wing patterns.

  • Have you ever seen an Argynnis in the wild?

  • Many Argynnis species are admired for their distinctive orange and black wing patterns.

  • Researchers documented a decline in Argynnis populations due to habitat loss.

  • The Argynnis genus includes several well-known species of fritillary butterflies.

Synonyms

fritillary
vsArgynnis
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A brownish butterfly with black and silver spots on its wings

is a narrower group within that family, with brighter spotted wings

Surface Forms

Argynnis singular
Argynnis plural

Etymology

Argynnis comes from an old Greek name for a 'nymph' that writers long ago also used for a kind of 'butterfly'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine that named nymph becoming the name for these bright, spotted butterflies, which is why scientists use Argynnis for this group.