noun
- small butterflies of the family Riodinidae, characterized by metallic spots or markings on their wings
Usage: entomology
Examples
- The metalmarks fluttered among the wildflowers in the tropical garden.
- Scientists discovered three new species of metalmarks in the Amazon rainforest.
- The collector’s display case featured several rare metalmarks with iridescent wing patterns.
- Metalmarks are more commonly found in Central and South America than in North America.
- The tiny metalmarks are often mistaken for moths due to their size and behavior.
- Researchers studied the feeding habits of metalmarks on various host plants.