Coppers
- Pronunciation
- /COP-pers/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Copper
- Plural
- Coppers
Definition
Coppers are a group of butterflies belonging to the family Lycaenidae. They are small and brightly colored, often with coppery-orange wings, and are commonly found in temperate regions.
Etymology
From their bright coppery-orange coloration.
Example
Coppers can often be seen during the summer months flitting among wildflowers.