plural of alpine butterfly bend

Any butterfly in the family Lycaenidae

plural of gossamer-winged butterfly

The Falklands fritillary (Yramea cytheris) is the only butterfly indigenous to the Falkland Islands. It is commonly seen in January, often close to patches of yellow violets (Viola maculata), where it lays its eggs. The Queen of the Falklands fritillary can be differentiated from the other commonly reported butterflies in the Islands (the painted ladies), by the lack of obvious black banding on the forewings.

plural of spinal butterfly ray

To experience a certain “fluttery” physical sensation in a person's stomach, associated with nervousness, uncertainty, anxiety, or apprehension.

Alternative form of break a butterfly upon the wheel

To inflict a punishment out of all proportion to the offence. / To employ great exertions for insignificant ends.

simple past tense of break a butterfly upon the wheel

present participle of break a butterfly upon the wheel