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Lepidoptera


Lepˊi-dop′te-ra

(-dŏp′tē̍-rȧ)
,
Noun.
pl.
[NL., fr. Gr.
λεπίσ
-ίδος
, a scale +
πτερόν
a feather, wing.]
(Zool.)
An order of insects, which includes the butterflies and moths. They have broad wings, covered with minute overlapping scales, usually brightly colored.
☞ They have a tubular proboscis, or haustellum, formed by the two slender maxillæ. The labial palpi are usually large, and the proboscis, when not in use, can be coiled up spirally between them. The mandibles are rudimentary. The larvæ, called
caterpillars
, are often brightly colored, and they commonly feed on leaves. The adults feed chiefly on the honey of flowers.

Definition 2024


Lepidoptera

Lepidoptera

See also: lepidoptera

Translingual

Wikispecies

Proper noun

Lepidoptera

  1. A taxonomic order within the superorder Panorpida – the butterflies, moths and skippers.

Hyponyms

lepidoptera

lepidoptera

See also: Lepidoptera

English

Noun

lepidoptera

  1. plural of lepidopteron

Latin

Adjective

lepidoptera

  1. nominative feminine singular of lepidopterus
  2. nominative neuter plural of lepidopterus
  3. accusative neuter plural of lepidopterus
  4. vocative feminine singular of lepidopterus
  5. vocative neuter plural of lepidopterus

lepidopterā

  1. ablative feminine singular of lepidopterus