danaid eggfly en · NOUN
Etymology
So called as they mimic the appearance of toxic danaid butterflies such as Danaus chrysippus and Danaus plexippus.
Meanings
- A common species of nymphalid butterfly, Hypolimnas misippus, of tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia, Australasia, and the Americas.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| danaid eggflies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |