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Nymphalidae [nim′fal·ə‚dē] (invertebrate zoology) The four-footed butterflies, a family of lepidopteran insects in the superfamily Papilionoidea; prothoracic legs are atrophied, and the well-developed patagia are heavily sclerotized. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This easy-to-use handbook references some 700 species in five families of butterflies found around the world: Papilionidae, the swallowtails; Pieridae, the whites and sulfurs; Nymphalidae, brush-footed butterflies; Lycaenidae, coppers, hair-streaks, and blues; and Riodinidae, metalmarks. |
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