1. Medium to large butterflies found worldwide typically having brightly coloured wings and much-reduced nonfunctional forelegs carried folded on the breast
   "The nymphalid butterfly's vibrant wings made it a favourite of photographers";
   - nymphalid, brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly

Derived forms: nymphalid butterflies

Type of: butterfly

Part of: family Nymphalidae, Nymphalidae

Encyclopedia: Nymphalid butterfly