Meaning of the word "lycaenid butterfly" in English

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lycaenid butterfly

US /laɪˈsiːnɪd ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
UK /laɪˈsiːnɪd ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
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Noun

1.

a small, often brightly colored butterfly of the family Lycaenidae, typically having a rapid, erratic flight and often associated with ants in its larval stage

Example:
The vibrant blue lycaenid butterfly fluttered among the wildflowers.
Many species of lycaenid butterflies exhibit mimicry.
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