Lepidopteran (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective
  1. lepidopterous.
noun
  1. a lepidopterous insect.
noun Also: lepidopteron plural -terans or -tera (-tərə)
  1. any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera, typically having two pairs of wings covered with fragile scales, mouthparts specialized as a suctorial proboscis, and caterpillars as larvae: comprises the butterflies and moths
adjective Also: lepidopterous
  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the order Lepidoptera
    Lepidopteran (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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