• (n.) Any one of numerous species of butterflies of the genus Argynnis and allied genera, having silvery spots on the under side of the wings. See Illust. under Aphrodite. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/silverspot/
Sil'ver·spot` noun (Zoology) Any one of numerous species of butterflies of the genus Argynnis and allied genera, having silvery spots on the under side of the wings. See Illust. under Aphrodite . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/104