Lycaenidae Is The Second-largest Family Of Butterflies Behind Nymphalidae, Brush-footed Butterflies, With Over 6,000 Species Worldwide, Whose Members Are Also Called Gossamer-winged Butterflies. They Constitute About 30% Of The Known Butterfly Species. The Family Is Traditionally Divided Into The Subfamilies Of The Blues Polyommatinae, The Coppers Lycaeninae, The Hairstreaks Theclinae And The Harvesters Miletinae. Adults Are Small, Under 5 Cm Usually, And Brightly Coloured, Sometimes With A Metallic Gloss. Photo