noun
- A genus of large tropical butterflies found in Central and South America, characterized by bold wing patterns and rapid flight.
Usage: zoology; plural: agrias or agriases; often used in entomology and butterfly collecting
Examples
- The agrias butterfly is prized by collectors for its striking blue and orange markings.
- Entomologists study agrias species to understand tropical biodiversity.
- Several agrias specimens were displayed in the natural history museum's butterfly exhibit.
- The agrias genus includes some of the largest butterflies in the Amazon rainforest.