lycaena (Meaning)
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lycaena (n)
type genus of the Lycaenidae; small slender butterflies with upper surface of wings usually metallic blue or green or copper
Synonyms & Antonyms of lycaena
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lycaena Sentence Examples
- The delicate Lycaena phlaeas butterfly fluttered through the meadow on its gossamer wings.
- Lycaena dispar, a rare and endangered butterfly species, has a distinctive dusky underwing.
- The intricate patterns on the Lycaena virgaurea's wings mimic the leaves of its host plant.
- Lycaena helle, the chalkhill blue butterfly, is a protected species found only in specific grasslands.
- Scientists study Lycaena species as indicators of habitat health due to their sensitivity to environmental changes.
- The Lycaena larvae feed exclusively on the leaves of specific host plants, such as thyme and clover.
- Lycaena butterflies have a short lifespan, typically lasting only a few weeks during the summer months.
- Climate change is posing significant threats to Lycaena populations by altering their habitats and host plant availability.
- Conservation efforts aim to preserve Lycaena species by protecting their breeding grounds and promoting the growth of their host plants.
- Lycaena butterflies play a vital role in pollinating wildflowers and contributing to the ecological balance of meadows and grasslands.
FAQs About the word lycaena
type genus of the Lycaenidae; small slender butterflies with upper surface of wings usually metallic blue or green or copper
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The delicate Lycaena phlaeas butterfly fluttered through the meadow on its gossamer wings.
Lycaena dispar, a rare and endangered butterfly species, has a distinctive dusky underwing.
The intricate patterns on the Lycaena virgaurea's wings mimic the leaves of its host plant.
Lycaena helle, the chalkhill blue butterfly, is a protected species found only in specific grasslands.
