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lepidopteran Definition

lepi·dop·teran (lep′ə däp′tər ən)

noun

any of a large order (Lepidoptera) of insects, consisting of the butterflies and moths, characterized by two pairs of broad, membranous wings covered with very fine scales, often brightly colored: the larvae are caterpillars

Etymology: < ModL Lepidoptera (see lepido- & -pterous) + -an

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lepidopteran Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pest: The hybrids provide season-long control of key lepidopteran pests.
  • insect: The NPVs which affect lepidopteran insects ( caterpillars ) tend to infect all of the major tissue types.

Browse dictionary entries near lepidopteran

  1. ‹ lepidolite
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  4. ‹ leper
  5. ‹ Lepanto
  6. ‹ leotard
  7. ‹ Leopold
  8. ‹ leopards
  9. ‹ Leopardi
  10. ‹ leopardess
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