nymphalid

American  

[nim-fuh-lid] / ˈnɪm fə lɪd /

noun

1. a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, comprising the brush-footed butterflies.

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adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the family Nymphalidae.

nymphalid British  

/ ˈnɪmfəlɪd /

noun

1. any butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, typically having brightly coloured wings: includes the fritillaries, tortoiseshells, red admirals, and peacock

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Nymphalidae

Etymology

Origin of nymphalid

1890–95; < New Latin Nymphalidae name of family, equivalent to Nymphāl ( is ) name of genus ( Latin nymph ( a ) nymph + -ālis -al ¹ ) + -idae -id ²

Example Sentences

The means by which the suspended pupa of a nymphalid butterfly attaches its cremaster to the silken pad which the larva has spun in preparation for pupation, is worthy of brief attention.

From The Life-Story of Insects by Carpenter, George H. (George Herbert)

In the nymphalid butterflies, the pupa is often called a 'chrysalis' on account of the golden hue displayed by the cuticle, and the term 'chrysalis' is sometimes bestowed indiscriminately on any kind of pupa.

From The Life-Story of Insects by Carpenter, George H. (George Herbert)