lepidoptera

Noun

A large order of insects comprising the butterflies, moths, and skippers that as adults have four broad or lanceolate wings usually covered with minute overlapping and often brightly colored scales and that as larvae are caterpillars.

ریشه

Derived from the Greek words 'lepidos' meaning 'scale' and 'pteron' meaning 'wing'.

مثال

• The Lepidoptera is one of the most diverse groups of insects.
• Butterflies and moths belong to the order Lepidoptera.
• He is studying the Lepidoptera species found in the Amazon rainforest.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Order of Lepidoptera Lepidoptera species Study of Lepidoptera