ScienceAugust 13, 2026

lycaenid

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Definition

A member of the Lycaenidae family of butterflies, which includes species such as blues, coppers, and hairstreaks.

Etymology

Derived from the scientific family name Lycaenidae, which comes from the Greek 'lycaina' (she-wolf), likely referencing the patterns or characteristics of the butterflies in this group.

In the news

The article identifies lycaenids as one of the butterfly families whose species are frequently showing significant shifts in their geographical range, likely due to climate change.

Butterfly Effects Of Climate Change

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The National Tribune

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