Lepidoptera

Pronunciation
/lep-i-DOP-ter-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Lepidopteron
Plural
Lepidoptera

Definition

An of that includes and , characterized by their four -covered .

Full guide

Read the full Lepidoptera guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'lepis', meaning '', and 'pteron', meaning ''.

Example

The is a well-known within the Lepidoptera .

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Usage Notes

Lepidoptera is one of the largest of , and it includes a wide diversity of with various and ecological roles.