Lepidoptera
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Lepidoptera n 1 :
moths and butterflies [
synonym : {
Lepidoptera }, {
order Lepidoptera }]
Lepidoptera \
Lep `
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n .
pl .
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NL .,
fr .
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lepi `
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dos ,
a scale ptero `
n 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 .
[
1913 Webster ]
Note :
They have a tubular proboscis ,
or haustellum ,
formed by the two slender maxill [
ae ].
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 larv [
ae ],
called caterpillars ,
are often brightly colored ,
and they commonly feed on leaves .
The adults feed chiefly on the honey of flowers .
[
1913 Webster ]
Lepidopteral
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