👉 Pteropaedes is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. It is one of the most diverse and widespread genera within the butterfly family, with over 10,000 described species around the world. The name "pteropaedes" comes from the Greek word "pteron," which means "winged," and "de," which means "to fly." This combination suggests that pteropaedes is a type of winged butterfly that flies. The
